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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 | By bec-simon | Views [1049] | Comments [2]
Simon and I caught the overnight train from Munich to Rome. Not a bad way to travel, although our train had no bar cart, and although we toughed it out without a beer for the whole night (I think the Germans have rubbed off on us - sorry Joergfried, ... Read more >
Tags: overnight train, pope, roma, sistine chapel, vatican
Mon, 30 Oct 2006 | By sandrad | Views [975]
Rome is an amazing city – every corner you look around, there is another site to behold, an unbelievable story of conquest, lust and greed. It is an awe inspiring city in terms of history. So it is no surprise that Australians love that aspect. However, ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By bonnie_mud | Views [848]
I
find myself lost in a sea of crowds. In an attempt to re-surface I
barge through the herds of tourists clicking on their kodak, slurping
on their quickly melting gelato, bargaining for a "My____(insert
relation) went to Italy and all ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Sat, 20 Jun 2015 | By dgsfny | Views [744]
The owner of Podere Al Carli (Al Carli) Farm is Monica Ferruci, who took the property over from David Lean. David Lean directed films including the Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia and Dr. Zhivago. Though purchased the property was ... Read more >
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 | By htapawaso | Views [669] | Comments [5]
Well I'm in Rome. No it's not that simple. Since I last posted on this blog, I have not shaved, showered or changed clothes. In fact, I have spent almost the entire intervening time on a ferry, bus or train, waiting for a ferry, bus or train, or ... Read more >
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 | By oddgrue | Views [583]
So, today was my first day in Rome. I began to figure out my neighborhood a bit last night, and it made things much easier in the daylight. There is basically one plaza to the south that connects streets in all directions. I did not have a major agenda ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Fri, 26 Jul 2013 | By kmk | Views [255]
Friday 26 July 2013
After some discussions with Michelle and Norm we have changed our plans. We decided to leave San Baranto today and go down to Florence and stay there for the evening. Michelle and Norm will now be departing ... Read more >
Fri, 20 Dec 2013 | By stix | Views [243]
Alas, I finally was able to replace my army green gloves that I purchased in the market in Florence. I have been waiting on them since I lost them in April.
Wed, 27 May 2015 | By | Views [236] | Scholarship Entry
It happened while we were eating breakfast. The hotel manager, whom we had nicknamed Gepetto due to his uncanny resemblance to the cartoon puppetmaker, was leaning out the window in anticipation. As I ripped into a croissant, an excited buzz of voices ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship
Wed, 27 May 2015 | By | Views [206] | Scholarship Entry
A group of burly Italians walk side by side, their leaden steps landing in unison as they approach the hushed crowd; over the silence, the chanting of monks is just audible, setting the scene for their solemn approach. Each man has a leather strap wrapped ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 | By brinks | Photo Gallery
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Sun, 17 Oct 2010 | By giulia | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Hello,
I am an aspiring photographer with absolutely no professional training but a huge passion and desire to learn. My childhood dream was to become a wildlife vet, I envisioned running around with gazelles, riding zebras bareback and befriending ...
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Tags: #2010wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2010
Wed, 7 Feb 2007 | By wini0017 | Photo Gallery
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Mon, 28 Sep 2015 | By pjandc | Photo Gallery
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