Misplaced bowling balls.
Misplaced bowling balls.
0 2023/12/22 09:13:13
(same room) Then as we were departing that quiet room, I noticed that far from the Bible that I'd assumed she'd been reading, it was in fact the latest Lonely Planet guidebook to Italy. LOL! Btw, it was the lead-up to Easter.
(same room) Then as we were departing that quiet room, I noticed that far from the Bible that I'd assumed she'd been reading, it was in fact the latest Lonely Planet guidebook to Italy. LOL! Btw, it was the lead-up to Easter.
0 2023/12/22 09:11:08
the chapel of St. Rufina. At first, I chided myself for having taken this shot. A lone young woman was in the front row, deep in concentration. I thought, "You dick. She's tryna' pray, so at least show some respect and leave her be."
the chapel of St. Rufina. At first, I chided myself for having taken this shot. A lone young woman was in the front row, deep in concentration. I thought, "You dick. She's tryna' pray, so at least show some respect and leave her be."
0 2023/12/22 09:04:53
These two are peering into...
These two are peering into...
0 2023/12/22 09:04:33
More marble. Elsewhere there was some remarkable poryphory burgundy-colored marble.
More marble. Elsewhere there was some remarkable poryphory burgundy-colored marble.
0 2023/12/22 09:03:49
Basilica floor marble. Seldom has the message ever been more true.
Basilica floor marble. Seldom has the message ever been more true.
0 2023/12/22 09:02:34
Some of the marblework at the adjoined Batistero (baptistry). Something about reminding us to all be good worker bees. But who gets the honey?
Some of the marblework at the adjoined Batistero (baptistry). Something about reminding us to all be good worker bees. But who gets the honey?
0 2023/12/22 08:59:12
Our goal on this stroll was piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. Here is some of its marble sidewalk.
Our goal on this stroll was piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. Here is some of its marble sidewalk.
0 2023/12/22 08:58:31
Intriguing object in our apartment lobby.
Intriguing object in our apartment lobby.
0 2023/12/22 08:57:38
Passerby across from basilica. He is summoning Vatican police to come arrest the evil camera-toting tourist.
Passerby across from basilica. He is summoning Vatican police to come arrest the evil camera-toting tourist.
0 2023/12/22 08:53:34
The Scala Santa is where devoted folks sometimes ascend the stairs on their knees.
The Scala Santa is where devoted folks sometimes ascend the stairs on their knees.
0 2023/12/22 08:53:21
The 13C basilica cloister survived a pair of old fires. Its mosaics are special.
The 13C basilica cloister survived a pair of old fires. Its mosaics are special.
0 2023/12/22 08:52:56
Via Foscolo was formerly known as Via Foscolo.
Via Foscolo was formerly known as Via Foscolo.
0 2023/12/22 08:52:37
Basilica facade.
Basilica facade.
0 2023/12/22 08:52:14
Lighting the candles at the basilica Laterano.
Lighting the candles at the basilica Laterano.
0 2023/12/22 08:51:59
As above. We'll finish tomorrow.
As above. We'll finish tomorrow.
0 2023/12/21 22:23:37
Door of Basilica S. Giovanni Laterano, near the Scala Santa steps.
Door of Basilica S. Giovanni Laterano, near the Scala Santa steps.
0 2023/12/21 22:21:06
Reflezione
Reflezione
0 2023/12/21 22:20:53
Downtown Rome.
Downtown Rome.
0 2023/12/21 22:17:57
Near Termini as part of the grounds of the fine Palazzo Cinquecento hotel and the Servian wall. Staff there were terrific when we arrived laaaaaaate, like the following-day late at 3am. We explained how the rocket surgeons at Air Canada had cancelled our original flight and well...young staffer Alessandro was so understanding and still honored our paid-by-points reservation. He also assisted with the complicated process of re-ordering our morning Frecciarosa train ticket. Now THAT'S service.
Near Termini as part of the grounds of the fine Palazzo Cinquecento hotel and the Servian wall. Staff there were terrific when we arrived laaaaaaate, like the following-day late at 3am. We explained how the rocket surgeons at Air Canada had cancelled our original flight and well...young staffer Alessandro was so understanding and still honored our paid-by-points reservation. He also assisted with the complicated process of re-ordering our morning Frecciarosa train ticket. Now THAT'S service.
0 2023/12/21 22:11:48
Roman public bus.
Roman public bus.
0 2023/12/21 22:10:41
Mrs Z and I have been to Rome several times, so by now we try to just rent in an area with a mind to sticking to its specific nearby sights. This time it was a flat directly across from S. Giovani Laterano. Hadn't been there in 33 years. That flat was OK. Just. *It was a residential apartment building whose front lobby entry door jammed constantly for everyone who lived there. That drove us nuts. For that reason, we will not be mentioning it here---you can do better.
Mrs Z and I have been to Rome several times, so by now we try to just rent in an area with a mind to sticking to its specific nearby sights. This time it was a flat directly across from S. Giovani Laterano. Hadn't been there in 33 years. That flat was OK. Just. *It was a residential apartment building whose front lobby entry door jammed constantly for everyone who lived there. That drove us nuts. For that reason, we will not be mentioning it here---you can do better.
0 2023/12/21 22:04:57
We enjoyed dinner at 3 places: *Aglio, Oilo & Pomodoro--circle that one. Outstanding A+. Near our Ponte rental. Second: Un Attimo di Vino Trapani-born Raimondo will do his best to create a special evening. He makes his own furniture (shown above, in Porto); Bisboccia bistro is down in Ponte by the bridge, next to their family bakery with its stone oven; patio enclosed in colder months.
We enjoyed dinner at 3 places: *Aglio, Oilo & Pomodoro--circle that one. Outstanding A+. Near our Ponte rental. Second: Un Attimo di Vino Trapani-born Raimondo will do his best to create a special evening. He makes his own furniture (shown above, in Porto); Bisboccia bistro is down in Ponte by the bridge, next to their family bakery with its stone oven; patio enclosed in colder months.
0 2023/12/21 21:17:57
Spare a thought for 2 unfortunate Italians. Local Gino Lucetti tried to assassinate Mussolini early on in '26 and spent the next 17 years in prison. He was freed in '43 only to lose his life soon after during bombing at Cape Miseno. Secondly at Pompeii: the unborn baby still in the womb recently revealed through modern x-rays--her agonized expression is surreal.
Spare a thought for 2 unfortunate Italians. Local Gino Lucetti tried to assassinate Mussolini early on in '26 and spent the next 17 years in prison. He was freed in '43 only to lose his life soon after during bombing at Cape Miseno. Secondly at Pompeii: the unborn baby still in the womb recently revealed through modern x-rays--her agonized expression is surreal.
0 2023/12/21 21:17:38
Tranquillo. Sympatico.
Tranquillo. Sympatico.
0 2023/12/21 21:17:24
Porto was for us now, a great place for a meal. But on July-August nights, one imagines that it could resemble Ibiza, Mykonos et al. *Pepe Manzi is another taxi driver who frequents the port: 339 40 52 691.
Porto was for us now, a great place for a meal. But on July-August nights, one imagines that it could resemble Ibiza, Mykonos et al. *Pepe Manzi is another taxi driver who frequents the port: 339 40 52 691.
0 2023/12/21 21:17:08
Porto was a lake until the 19C. Then the King had it opened into its current form. This waterfront building was his private fishing lodge.
Porto was a lake until the 19C. Then the King had it opened into its current form. This waterfront building was his private fishing lodge.
0 2023/12/21 21:16:53
You can keep Capri. And tell Tiberius the news... *Now Roma.
You can keep Capri. And tell Tiberius the news... *Now Roma.
0 2023/12/21 21:16:36
Some of this pescatori's catch out on the sparkling sea might end up as a 'paranza' fried fish dish. Or he might sometimes catch 'ricci di mare (surprisingly sweet sea urchin). He himself might prefer 'ndunderi' (cheese walnut dumplings) or perhaps 'sarchiapone' (squash filled with meat and cheese). His wife might like 'pomodorelli della piennollo'. Dessert: 'mandorla candita'=candied almond gelato.
Some of this pescatori's catch out on the sparkling sea might end up as a 'paranza' fried fish dish. Or he might sometimes catch 'ricci di mare (surprisingly sweet sea urchin). He himself might prefer 'ndunderi' (cheese walnut dumplings) or perhaps 'sarchiapone' (squash filled with meat and cheese). His wife might like 'pomodorelli della piennollo'. Dessert: 'mandorla candita'=candied almond gelato.
0 2023/12/21 21:16:16
It'd be interesting to learn about a typical day in the life of coastal police officers here. To keep us out of prison, I rehearsed this phrase, "Mia moglie ha la allergie primaverili. Lei non ha il virus covid. OK?"
It'd be interesting to learn about a typical day in the life of coastal police officers here. To keep us out of prison, I rehearsed this phrase, "Mia moglie ha la allergie primaverili. Lei non ha il virus covid. OK?"
0 2023/12/21 21:15:55
0 2023/12/21 20:53:18
*Conclusion to follow: a) Porto Ischia b) a bit of Rome.
*Conclusion to follow: a) Porto Ischia b) a bit of Rome.
0 2023/12/21 19:03:27
It was the lead-up to Easter.
It was the lead-up to Easter.
0 2023/12/21 18:53:37
We were near semi-rural via Soranzano. This girl was walking with mom plus their dog, which was a cross between a German shepherd and a mammoth.
We were near semi-rural via Soranzano. This girl was walking with mom plus their dog, which was a cross between a German shepherd and a mammoth.
0 2023/12/21 18:53:11
Other products of theirs included large painted ceramic pieces.
Other products of theirs included large painted ceramic pieces.
0 2023/12/21 18:52:54
This was a separate tile depicting the roots of their art trade.
This was a separate tile depicting the roots of their art trade.
0 2023/12/21 18:52:25
We concluded the tour in Cassa(micciola). It too had its own port. It also had the impossible-to-miss Menella bros clay art emporium, a large affair with a prominent outdoors display. Their products bold and demanded closer observation. Ancient Roman themes abounded, and so did mythology.
We concluded the tour in Cassa(micciola). It too had its own port. It also had the impossible-to-miss Menella bros clay art emporium, a large affair with a prominent outdoors display. Their products bold and demanded closer observation. Ancient Roman themes abounded, and so did mythology.
0 2023/12/21 18:52:10
Typical food shop facade.
Typical food shop facade.
0 2023/12/21 18:51:45
This village also has the main hospital.
This village also has the main hospital.
0 2023/12/21 18:51:26
Lacco Ameno golden hour.
Lacco Ameno golden hour.
0 2023/12/21 18:50:56
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