Let me start out by saying that most people would not try to do Pisa in one day from Rome. Luckily, we are not most people and were crazy enough to catch the 6:15 am Sunday train to Pisa. One good thing about taking a four-hour train ride at 6:15 on Sunday morning is that […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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Oct
Oct
One of the things I love about the fresh markets here are the pre-packaged veggies. I know, I know, I could just chop up my own vegetables. But I am tired and never home and these babies can go straight into the pot with a little stock. Plus, the October chill is finally here and […]
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Oct
Oct
Looking back through my drafts, I realized that there are several half-thought out posts that I have yet to publish. BUT this one struck me. I wrote it on 28 September 2010. Which means I have been in Italy for nearly 1 year and 1 month now. Eeep! ************* Hi from LAX. I have already […]
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Oct
Oct
Yesterday, what was supposed to be a peaceful protest inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement was hijacked by violent rioters. I’m not sure if I moved to Rome at a strange time, but though I was shocked by the images being broadcast from a mile away, I wasn’t surprised. I mean, this happened in […]
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Oct
Oct
Now, let me first say that there are lots of Italian fashion choices that are refined and absolutely lovely. There are other Italian fashion trends that I do NOT understand. No matter how hard I try, or how many people I see rocking the look, it does not make sartorial sense. Take for instance the […]
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Oct
Oct
I’m here! I haven’t forgotten! I’m just working in the city right now… And the Roman commute is killing me. Basically, if you want to get on a bus/metro/tram at rush hour, you casually elbow your way towards the curb. Strategically position yourself, then PUSH when the public transportation arrives.
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Sep
Sep
Last night, we had a RIDICULOUS storm. News agency are reporting that 80,000 lightning strikes hit northern Italy in 24 hours, and we had our fair share of bolts in Rome. In a city where many commuters zip around on motorini, inclement weather is not exactly desirable. That’s why some people opt for the all-terrain, […]
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Sep
Sep
After eating at both San Crispino and Grom within 15 minutes, we had officially had a lot of gelato. BUT on E’s Great Gelato Tour you can always find room for more. San Crispino and Grom are only about a 2 minutes walk apart. That is a very little time to eat a lot of […]