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 Delightful Italian Breakfast with the Folks from Modesto
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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…
Trekking from The Pantheon to The Spanish Steps
Thursday, 3 November 2011 – Part II of III Through narrow pedestrian-filled streets lined with all sorts of cafes and shops, with only a general sense of direction to guide me, I wonder if I will in fact be able…
Inside the Colosseum & Beyond
Thursday, 3 November 2011 – Part I of III Well, apparently yesterday’s travels and tribulations (including the 3.5-mile walk), combined with the rosso and Guinness, took their toll. I am horrified to awake and see it is already 10:30. Darn…
Lovin’ Rome – Day & Night
Wednesday, 2 November 2011 – Part IV of IV Soon, I arrive at a very wide avenue (Via de S. Gregorio), with huge trees in the center creating a canopy that covers the sky. On my side of the road,…
The Angry Ticket Guy (& Thoughts of Amanda Knox)
Wednesday, 2 November 2011 – Part II of IV Geesh! After being yelled at yesterday by the Swiss ticket man for not showing my Eurail Pass and not writing the date as two digits (01/11 versus 1/11), I really thought…
Arrivederci, Milan – On to Rome
Wednesday, 2 November 2011 – Part I of IV After spending a few minutes waking up, I get up and venture in to try the unique (and miniscule) shower set-up. If I thought the bathroom in Lyon was tiny, I…