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Rome

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August 25th 2012
Hi guys. Well we have finally arrived in Rome. Short flight from Paris, extremely hot and humid- 1st day temp was 42. Most amazing accommodation, like staying in a palace. Beautiful suite including all luxuries. Had a beautiful swim on the rooftop cascading pool, first swim of the trip. Had dinner with Carters management and Winstone suppliers. Had a great first day which included a city tour on c ... read more

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more