Saturday, 5 November 2011 – Part I of III I crawl out of bed and get ready for the day, wondering what it will hold. I go outside for a quick smoke before breakfast – aah, the rain is finally…
Arrivederci, Roma – On to Torino
Tag: Hotel Romance
Holmes in Rome & Genoa Floods
Friday, 4 November 2011 – Part V of V On my way back to the hotel from Anti Luzzi Café, I notice that the little bar that’s looked intriguing for the last few days is actually open for a change. …
Train Travel Trepidation Strikes Again
Friday, 4 November 2011 – Part III of V I climb from the Metro platform in the bowels of the building and emerge into the train station. After locating the counter, I get in line to find out what my…
A Delightful Italian Breakfast with the Folks from Modesto
Friday, 4 November 2011 – Part I of V Wow! Even though I went to bed at nine last night, I still am having a hard time getting up when the alarm goes off between six and 6:30. When I…
A Rome Night of Global English
Thursday, 3 November 2011 – Part III of III On my way in, I figure it won’t hurt to check if there is a room available, regardless what booking.com showed. My friend, Antony, the ultra-professional desk clerk who had seen…
Aaah Rome! Mesmerized at Once
Wednesday, 2 November 2011 – Part III of IV Woo woo! Pulling into Rome Termini station… After a quick “Cheerio” (and “thanks again”) to Mr. Brit, I couldn’t get off the train fast enough. Not only do I want to…