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    • Traveler5 girls do Europe
      1
      Day 11

      Au Revoir Paris, Ciao Rome

      September 14, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

      It was an early wakeup from Susie that got us all moving at 6am. Showered dressed and packed and downstairs with the suitcases by 6.45 to wait for the arrival of 2 taxi’s at 7 to take us to the train station in Reims. Feet were getting twitchy by 10 past, we were all pissed off, so Kelly and I each ordered an uber. And wouldn’t you know it they arrived at 7.13 with one of the taxi’s turning up. He was given the short shift by all, and off we got into the Ubers. alighted at Gare Du Nord and on to the train. quick ride back to Gare du L’est in Paris and then decided rather than try and negotiate two more trains to Orly Airport we would hop into an uber…we do love the Mercedes Vans. Traffic was horrendous once again but our driver managed to get around the hoards of cars.
      Orly is HUGE, sat down and finally had some breakfast and coffee. Off to catch our flight… no buso on this one though 😢 and we didn’t purchase the Speed lane, so had to line up to get on.
      Nice little trip to Rome, I had an American guy sitting next to me, he thought I was Australian! Put him straight on that one.
      Grabbed another Uber to take us to our apartment and along the way my heart just about lept out of my chest when I saw what I thought was the colosseum, but no thats just a little one madam, the proper one is just along here, look right when we go around the corner! WOWOW there it was. I have wanted to see it all my life. Had a few tears in my eyes I can tell you.
      Finally arrived at our apartment where we were met by our host, fabulous guy, took us inside, up the lift! yay we have one, and proceeded to give us a lesson on the famous landmarks and their vicinity to our new home. funny chap but he had filled the fridge with a beer, bottle of Prosecco, milk, muffins and gluten free twisties that Beth was thrilled to see.
      Its an older building but really cool too. Few little quirky things. Susie was fascinated by the cornflake dispenser so hammed it up. She has never seen one before.
      Kel had told me about one place she has stayed in before that had a toilet in the shower which seemed very weird…and yep we have one here too. Its a second toilet though so we aren’t moaning. As the saying goes… you can have a shit, shave and shower…all at the same time 🤪
      Had a wee rest then off out for dinner, gorgeous food, I had the oxtail stew, and it was YUM.
      Ps we shopped on our way to dinner, 2 doors down from our apartment, 3 of us bought linen dresses, happy as can be.
      Home now, aircons are all on, its hot again in Rome.
      Tomorrow will be me exploring all the wonderful historical places I have had on my bucket list. I cannot wait. Hoho bus will be booked for us to see this beautiful city, and for an extra day for me so I can go explore the sites on my own. The other girls have been here before so the excitement for them has faded to visit them again.
      Internet is a bit sketchy here so even though I tried to post it last night, I had to wait to the morning.      Read more

    • TA HAL Oosterdam 2023
      Day 8

      Rome: Il Convento dei Cappuccini

      October 28, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

      While it was tempting to visit another section of Museo di Roma, it was already past 3:30p. Our time in the city was dwindling. Instead, we decided to check out the museum and ossuary at the Il Convento dei Cappuccini … near Piazza Barberini … just 5 minutes away.

      On arrival, we first went into the church, the cornerstone of which was laid in 1626 … soon after construction of the monastery began. Pope Urban VIII celebrated the first mass at the church four years later.

      After a quick peek inside the church, we went to the office next door to purchase our admission to the museum and crypt. Our tickets included an audio guide and the caution that no photos were allowed in either the museum or the crypt. While the museum did hold some interesting items, it was the ossuary crypt that we really wanted to see, so we didn’t dally long at the exhibits.

      In 1631, the capuchin monks left the monastery of Saint Bonaventure, located near the Trevi Fountain, to take up residence at this monastery. The remains of the deceased monks were transported and “arranged” here soon after. The bones were organized in a certain order along the walls, and monks and poor Romans began to be buried in the crypt, the latter in the sepulcher under the floor of the chapel where mass is celebrated.

      We walked along a 90-foot long corridor, flanked by six rooms … five of which are filled with skeletal remains. The exception is the chapel where mass is celebrated. Iron bars keep visitors from entering the rooms while at the same time allowing clear views of the “morbidly fascinating art.”

      The audio guide explained that the “art on display” was created from the remains of around 3,700 dead persons, mainly Capuchin monks. The “ingenious artist” who created it all remains unknown as no documentation on the origins of the work has survived. All that is known is that the first mention of “niches, vaults, ceiling ornaments with regular and pleasing designs, lamps, crosses, etc” came from Marquis de Sade who visited the crypt in 1775.

      The corridor guided us into a gift shop … which felt weird considering where we’d just been. Since I had no photos of the crypt, however, I looked at the postcards available and purchased a couple. I really do wish I could have taken a couple of photos of my own as the postcards left a lot to be desired. But it is what it is.      Read more

    • The Shifting SpannersEurope 2019
      Day 23

      Rome

      October 12, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

      Arrived in a much warmer Rome on the flight from Amsterdam. The AirBnB apartment was great...no lounge area, but fully self-contained and 2 huge bedrooms with their own ensuites. Literally 400m from the Colosseum, and walking distance to all the attractions.

      Visited all the major attractions except Vatican City...we simply didn't have time.

      We pre-booked a guided tour of the Colosseum including underground and Tier 3 which were great. Not many people are allowed to get to Tier 3. Really enjoyed seeing the underground tunnels, lions cages and a rebuilt lift that took the animals up to the arena floor. Tier 3 offered fantastic views of the whole colosseum and outside ruins.      Read more

    • TravelerVeni, vidi, vici
      11
      Day 3

      Day 2 - Glass and Stone

      September 12, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

      Here are a few more interesting buildings along my wander.

      The first is a building being restored to house shops and a gallery. The beautiful wood and the stained glass ceiling are wonderful. The tile floor pattern compliments the ceiling.

      The second is the entrance to a building that leads to an interior square. The large wood doors open to a foyer with robust stone pillars. Walk through the hall and enter the garden square. Look up to the tree tops and see the sky through the buildings.      Read more

    • TravelerVeni, vidi, vici
      Day 3

      Day 2 - I'm Hungry

      September 12, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 22 °C

      So it just occurred to me I haven't eaten lunch. All this purposeful walking and not a thought to lunch. Don't worry, I fixed that.

      I walked south in the direction of my elusive Pantheon and look what I found. The Mater Pantheon restaurant. I had a fabulous lunch here. The typical Roman style pizza al tagilo "by the cut" is baked in long sheet pans and has rounded corners.

      Here it is sold by the slice and weight. You can choose your favorite or choose the mixed board of house selections. I choose pancetta and cheese. Yummm      Read more

    • TravelerVeni, vidi, vici
      3
      Day 5

      Day 4 - Sala a Croce Greca

      September 14, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

      OK, how are you doing? I can't say we're half way there yet. I spent three hours meandering around in these halls.

      Next on the tour is the Greek Hall, designed in 1775. In the center of the floor there is a mosaic with a bust of Athena which was discovered in 1741 during excavation and dates from the 1st century BC. Yes, I said Before Christ.

      The monumental sarcophagus in red porphyry were made to hold the daughters of the Emperor Constantine the Great, most probably Constantina who died in 354 AD and was buriedin a mausoleum along side the basilica of St. Agnes. Between 1467 and 1471. The sarcophagus was later removed and taken to the Vatican museum on a cart dragged by 40 oxen. The sarcophagus is decorated with garland and grape vine resting on four lion head foot claws,

      There was also the restoration of the Statue of the Charioteer. By a Californian patron of the Vatican museum.

      Oh, and another amazing ceiling.      Read more

    • TravelerVeni, vidi, vici
      221
      Day 7

      Dsy 5 - The Spanish Steps

      September 16, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

      Next on my list are the Spanish Steps. In the 17th century the French built the Spanish Steps. The 137 Steps were built drawing on the technique of a terraced garden stairs. The stairs signified the peace between Spanish below and the French above.. The Steps are the most romantic places in Rome and the widest staircase in Europe.

      At the bottom of the Steps is the Piazza Di Spagna. The 18th century Square has an irregular shape that extends to the foot of Pincio Hill.the square features the Fontana dell Barcaccia created by Bernini in 1598. The center of the fountain is a statue of a small boat. The inspiration came from the 1598 flooding of the Tiber Tiver wgphen about actually did get stranded the square.

      Here are pics of the square, the stairs and the view from the top of the stairs. Yep, I climbed all 137.      Read more

    • Medriatic Sojourn
      Day 34

      Back to Rome for a Final Covid Test

      May 12, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

      Before we even checked in to the hotel Savoy, we went to the international pharmacy for our quick-result Covid test. The United States requires that we be tested for Covid within 24 hours of our departure from Rome. We have just enjoyed a beautiful lunch of spaghetti carbonara, and now we are ready for supper and an early departure tomorrow. So now we are here in a lovely hotel, with our feet up. This has been a wonderful trip, and we are still enjoying ourselves. Nevertheless, after five weeks we are ready to be home again.Read more

    • TravelerEuropa
      Day 49

      Alle wegen führen nach Rom.. und zurück?

      June 2, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      Am 1.6. um 9 Uhr war es dann soweit. Ich habe Karin und Silvan vom Flughafen abgeholt. Den ersten Tag sind wir relativ ruhig angegangen. Zuerst zurück zum Camping, alles einrichten, dann einkaufen einen Schwumm im Meer machen, Abendessen, Bieberbande, Bier, Bett.
      Am Donnerstag dann haben wir uns nach einem ausgiebigen Frühstück zum Bahnhof nach Rom begeben. Den ersten Zug verpassten wir leider wegen einer Minute, weil jemand noch aufs Klo musste... Kein Problem, nach 20 Minuten stand der nächste bereit. Als erstes wollten wir den Circus Maximus besuchen und dann weiter zum Kolosseum. Abgesperrte Strassen und sehr viel Polizei und Militär liessen uns rätseln, was wohl spezielles anstand. Das Kolosseum hatte eine riesige italienische Flagge am Haupteingang und es versammelten sich extrem viele Menschen. Plötzlich fliegen direkt über das Kolosseum etwa 30 Militär Helikopter und einige Minuten danach fliegt die italienische Luftwaffe in grün, weiss und rot über unsere Köpfe hinweg. Es ist der italienische Nationalfeiertag. Nachdem ich das gegoogelt hatte war es plötzlich sonnenklar und überall sahen wir Mützen und Shirts, welche den Nationalfeiertag aufgedruckt hatten. Ein lustiges Erlebnis.
      Zu Fuss ging es dann weiter zum Altare della Patria, vorbei am Titusbogen und Forum Romanum. Ein Durst, welchen man nicht mit Wasser stillen kann machte sich bei uns langsam bemerkbar und so machten wir uns auf den Weg in Richtung Hard Rock Cafe (Silvan und ich sind da ja seit San Francisco Ehrenmitglieder). Ich kann zusammenfassend sagen, dass die darauffolgenden Stunden eher den Barkeepern in Erinnerung bleiben werden als uns. Silvan meinte in den folgetagen dann auch mehrmals, dass Karin und ich gleiche Unterhaltungen geführt haben, wie im Hard Rock.
      Weil wir aber schlau waren, haben wir vorzeitig geschaut, wann der letzte Zug zurück zum Camping fährt. Weil wir aber betrunken waren, haben wir diesen letzten Zug aber dennoch verpasst. Blöderweise sind wir einen Teil der Strecke dann doch mit dem Zug gekommen, dann auf einen Bus umgestiegen und irgendwo im Industriegebiet gelandet. Die Aussicht auf ein Taxi waren klein und die Akkus von allen drei Handys auf etwa 5 Prozent. Zum Glück konnte ich uns noch ein Uber bestellen, welches uns dann sicher zum Camper zurückgefahren hat.      Read more

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    • Honeymoon
      Day 2

      Made it!

      May 30, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

      The view of the alps was incredible. We managed to find our driver... let's just say she bumped in to some things 😬 she said all our hotels are amazing. Likely better than the driving here haha. I'll try to not post too many pics of wallpaper 😏Read more

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    Trevi, טרווי, Треви, Треві, 特雷维

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