I dreamed of visiting Italy and potentially retiring there ever since 1997, the year I started studying the language in grade 10. My Italian teacher made the class enjoyable and brought Italy to life in a way that held my interest where my old French teacher (the reason I ditched) could not. Cut to 2008,…
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2011 Travel: A Photographic Review
Last year took I in some beautiful places. I was able to go to the continent a few times and also explored more of the UK. I was planning a longer trip to South America with a friend but ended up cancelling because after 1.5 years away I wanted to go home. Below is where…
Going solo
I don’t know why I have not done it before but I will definitely do it again. It was great to completely set my own itinerary, stop and take as many or little pictures and go at my own pace. Turns out my pace is the same as when I travel with someone – go…
The Eternal City – Day Three – Walking through history
It was rainy off and on during my last full day. Good thing the sites I wanted to see were local – the Colosseum, the Palentino, and the Roman Forum. Everyone is pretty much familiar with the history of the Colosseum. However, the ruins of the Palentino and Roman Forum are not as internationally iconic…
The Eternal City – Day two – After Mass
I left Mass with a feeling not of holiness or peace but of contentment for participating in something that others find Holy. I have no idea how many people were there but as you can imagine and see from my picture it was packed. Exiting no one pushed, was rowdy, or belligerent. I was able…
The Eternal City – Day two – Easter Mass
I had no intention of ever making a pilgrimage or even a ‘just for the experience’ trip to Rome for Easter. This was entirely coincidental. However, as the saying goes when in Rome do as the Romans do. The Catholic church and the Pope have a huge influence in the city. I had never seen…
The Eternal City – Day One – Unfolding
Rome was amazing. History and beauty practically hit you in the face every corner you turn. My 2 hour and 10 minute flight with Alitalia set me back £166. I avoided Ryanair because well it’s Ryanair. As cheap as it appears on the surface unless you get really cheap seats the unavoidable additional costs (online…
When in Rome
I leave in 2 days and I’m getting excited. I’ve not blogged recently because I’ve been enjoying the city and the great weather. The weather in London is actually supposed to be nicer than Rome during the time I’m away although the forecast for Rome is great. Just my luck. Anyways, I’m excited to go…
Here There Everywhere 