Tag Archives: Rome
Christmas in Rome
We are having an Italian Christmas. Not a Canadian Italian Christmas, but a real Roman Italian Christmas. Luigi has been eyeing up all the “only in Italy and only at Christmas” treats appearing in all the markets. Stuffed turkey is … Continue reading
Rome “Love Locks”
I love to experience a city by just wandering with no checklist of places to visit. We have had the luxury of many “wandering” days while living in Rome. With Luigi in the lead, we have been expanding our wanderings … Continue reading
Living in Trastevere
We have been “residents” of the Trastevere area of Rome for over a month now and love the “feel” of life here. Yes, we miss Canada, we miss our home and friends and family, but we know we may never … Continue reading
A Haircut in Rome
When in Rome…get a “hair experience”. I have had two “Roman” hair cuts in the past two years. Last year, my hair experience was at Jean Louis David’s Salon…. Just a few steps from Campo di Fiori in Rome I … Continue reading
Living in Rome
Waking up in our small one bedroom apartment in Rome, making coffee, breakfast of yogurt and muesli, it is as if we never left Canada. Until… I opened the light blocking shutters on the 8 foot high windows and looked … Continue reading
Pages from Italy…the beginning
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(Insert a tear) Last Days in Rome
October 17, 2009 – Rome, Italy Hello Canada…hello soft bed; familiar language; wide roads… Sadly, this post is about our last days in Rome and the end of our “fuzzy travels” for 2009. What did we do on our last … Continue reading
Ahh…. ROME!
October 15, 2009 – Rome, Italy We are back on familiar ground. As we arrived in Rome via the “Red Arrow” train from Naples/Sorrento, I heard a huge happy sigh coming from my travel partner. Luigi is happy to be … Continue reading
Last day in Italy…..Rome and rain
May 21, 2008 Today is….sigh….our last day in Italy as tomorrow we will be flying from Rome to Edmonton. We arrived in Rome yesterday via the Eurostar. We have discovered a very nice B&B (http://www.suitespiazzadelpopolo.com) just outside the historic centre … Continue reading
More from Rome
May 11, 2008 Hello from rainy Rome…however, the rain did not stop us from wandering, exploring and shopping! It is Tuesday evening and are on our way home, resting our tired feet for a few minutes while we post again. … Continue reading