I have always wanted to visit Rome’s Holy Stairs. The Scala Sancta, across from San Giovanni in Laterano, caught my eye in La Grande Bellezza – a stunning visual homage to Rome. Cinematic placement is great, but I knew I wanted to see the stairs before I saw the movie. I have been meaning to visit […]
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May
May
We came back from Castel Gandolfo sunburned and satisfied. Slowly, slowly, we walked back from the metro and towards home. Then we heard the music. Tomorrow is a ponte – a bridge. That is the day off you take between the weekend and the actual holiday, which is on Tuesday. So it is a kind […]
17
Mar
Mar
Only in Italy is a small jar of peanut butter $9, while fresh mozzarella is $1. Only in Italy are strikes announced in advance and always planned for a Friday, giving you the excuse to take a long weekend. Only in Italy are you expected to drink your coffee in 25 seconds and gtfo, but […]