Oh NO!
Allora… After about three days in Rome, I started sneezing and had a sore throat. This is really typical for me especially in allergy season at home so I didn’t think much of it. BUT, on Monday, Ken started the … Continue reading →
Nice to meet you, Sulmona
Out for our first real walk about in Sulmona. It’s cold in the morning– 30°s early, but by the time we actually got out it was around 50°. The guide books say Corso Ovidio has bars for coffee so we … Continue reading →
Arrivederci Roma
Since our ride to the bus was not coming until noon we got out early (for us) for a last walk in the Eternal City. First stop was this column of Marcus Aurelius we discovered on our first day: Cafe … Continue reading →
Last Day in Rome
We bundled up in our de rigueur black puffy coats and walked over to the Capitoline Museum. Passing the Trevi we took a moment to throw our coins into the fountain to assure a return trip. Coming around the corner … Continue reading →
Lazy Day
We got a really late start and before we knew it it was time to leave to meet our friend DMae for lunch. Stopping for coffee downstairs, the man there pointed out to me that Jesus Christ Superstar is opening … Continue reading →
The MAXXI
The contemporary art museum in Rome, MAXXI, has been on my list for a long time. We managed to get out fairly early for the nice long walk to Piazza del Popolo and out the gates, and down via Flaminia. … Continue reading →
Rain
Lots of Rain The forecast looked grim and it does for the duration of our Rome stay. I was happy to just stay in and relax for the day. We did go out for a short walk and grabbed some … Continue reading →
The Search is Over!
But more on that later. On a more “serious tourist” note we started the day walking across town to the Castel San Angelo. The line was very short and after showing our CDC cards and passports we bought our tickets … Continue reading →
Through the Centro Storico
The plan was to find the San Luigi dei Francesi church, near Piazza Navona and home to the French community of Rome, to see the Caravaggio paintings there. On the way we stopped for really good coffee at Sant Eustachio. … Continue reading →
Marathon Day
Taking it easy in the morning has become a way of life for us, and we are both comfortable with not rushing off anywhere if we can help it. This morning we had no real plan because I remember from … Continue reading →