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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Yes or No – AV and Royals
A referendum is looming and the pressure is on. Not least because before today I didn’t really even understand what AV was, who wanted it or why it would be good or bad. After three hours googling with K I … Continue reading
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Quattro museo and quattro churches in Rome
It turned out that our last day in Rome has been a feast of museums. We started with the closest – the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme Roma which has Roman mosaics, frescos, sculptures and coins. On the top floor (and … Continue reading
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The last half an hour of the day in St Peter
I think I’ve walked about ten miles today. We went up to Villa Borghese which is a large park surrounded by art galleries. We wanted to go in to the Galleria Borghese but you have to book up about a … Continue reading
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Roman ruins
The sky was somewhat overcast today and so under grey clouds we traipsed down to have a closer look at the Colosseum possibly one of the most famous sights in the world. Right next to the Colosseum is the Roman … Continue reading
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A walk to the Vatican
On the Piazza di Campo de Fiori there is a market. It’s quite a small market and not particularly cheap but it is actually quite nice with a spacious feel to it and not too crowded. Tim munched oranges and … Continue reading
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Circus Maximus and Capitoline Hill
I walked around Rome – passed the Terme di Caracalla ruins and to site of Circus Maximus where you can get some lovely photos of the back of the Palatine. I then walked towards to Capitoline Hill passing a couple … Continue reading
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First view of Rome
Our flat is tucked away off the busy streets but it only takes a few minutes to walk down to the Colosseum. It’s quite extraordinary to see the ancient building blacked with exhaust fumes and surrounded by tourists – a … Continue reading
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Finally all the roads led to Rome
I’m in Rome. Flew from Stansted this afternoon to Roma Ciampino airport. I’ve never flown to Rome before so was pleasantly surprised to feel like we were flying over lots of land which gives you a bit more of an … Continue reading
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