An apartment lobby.
An apartment lobby.
0 2023/12/22 09:45:14
A youth rop-in center of sorts was located at this spot. Soccer training for younguns was in progress there.
A youth rop-in center of sorts was located at this spot. Soccer training for younguns was in progress there.
0 2023/12/22 09:44:05
A good place to chill.
A good place to chill.
0 2023/12/22 09:43:17
Note how each signee added a singular thematic wish-word by their name.
Note how each signee added a singular thematic wish-word by their name.
0 2023/12/22 09:41:52
The park had this colorful art.
The park had this colorful art.
0 2023/12/22 09:41:36
Famed historic Fasso gelato is not far off. It can get BUSY!! Expect substantial line-ups but friendly staff.
Famed historic Fasso gelato is not far off. It can get BUSY!! Expect substantial line-ups but friendly staff.
0 2023/12/22 09:40:25
Local naked trees.
Local naked trees.
0 2023/12/22 09:39:33
That park is quite popular, with its gardens, fountains and general relaxed vibe.
That park is quite popular, with its gardens, fountains and general relaxed vibe.
0 2023/12/22 09:38:09
Some places have gone through multiple name changes throughout history. Here is 17C Villa Massimo, err the Franciscans of the Holy Land HQ, err Giustiani al Laterano, err Casino Lancelloti. Its impressive façade featured Pamphilj doves, Mannerist eagles and lots of stucco. It was next to the Cambridge prep school Sta. Maria.
Some places have gone through multiple name changes throughout history. Here is 17C Villa Massimo, err the Franciscans of the Holy Land HQ, err Giustiani al Laterano, err Casino Lancelloti. Its impressive façade featured Pamphilj doves, Mannerist eagles and lots of stucco. It was next to the Cambridge prep school Sta. Maria.
0 2023/12/22 09:30:16
Local door-knocker. We also recommend the equally nearby 'Ristorante Sangia', a deli-cum-eatery very popular with local high-schoolers.
Local door-knocker. We also recommend the equally nearby 'Ristorante Sangia', a deli-cum-eatery very popular with local high-schoolers.
0 2023/12/22 09:23:14
He sighs, "Zebec and his corny jokes. I just can't take anymore!"
He sighs, "Zebec and his corny jokes. I just can't take anymore!"
0 2023/12/22 09:22:07
Local menu. We try to seek out places to eat where the clientele is mostly locals. No easy task, let alone directly across from a major tourist attraction. Yet incredibly, Hosteria Cannavota fit that bill perfectly! We snagged the last seat during that pre-Easter weekend. Rock fans: the young waiter was a dead-ringer for a young Jimmy Page!
Local menu. We try to seek out places to eat where the clientele is mostly locals. No easy task, let alone directly across from a major tourist attraction. Yet incredibly, Hosteria Cannavota fit that bill perfectly! We snagged the last seat during that pre-Easter weekend. Rock fans: the young waiter was a dead-ringer for a young Jimmy Page!
0 2023/12/22 09:21:54
Laterano square puddles.
Laterano square puddles.
0 2023/12/22 09:17:18
Outside in the main piazza, there is an ancient Egyptian obelisk plus this monument. For those who don't read Latin: "I pity the fool that missed the first part of this TR, titled 'Costa d'Amalfi.'
Outside in the main piazza, there is an ancient Egyptian obelisk plus this monument. For those who don't read Latin: "I pity the fool that missed the first part of this TR, titled 'Costa d'Amalfi.'
0 2023/12/22 09:16:57
Time to leave the basilica.
Time to leave the basilica.
0 2023/12/22 09:16:31
Rome has a smazillion churches and it pays to do some homework, then make selective choices.
Rome has a smazillion churches and it pays to do some homework, then make selective choices.
0 2023/12/22 09:16:15
We enjoyed two brief visits to this basilica and its baptistry.
We enjoyed two brief visits to this basilica and its baptistry.
0 2023/12/22 09:16:01
A sealed-off side room, where the Pope and others have met.
A sealed-off side room, where the Pope and others have met.
0 2023/12/22 09:14:43
There was a lot of interesting art, enough to make a visit here worth your while even if you are not religious.
There was a lot of interesting art, enough to make a visit here worth your while even if you are not religious.
0 2023/12/22 09:13:44
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
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