Tag Archives: sightseeing

Doing Jerusalem

We are in Jerusalem, visiting Mark and Naomi before we leave next Sunday for TL. This is not one of those organized tours that I confess to occasionally envying because everything is arranged for you. In the past we’ve even considered using … Continue reading

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Surprised by English

Bernini angel in Sant’Andrea al Quirinale Have you ever been reminded in a fresh way of the obvious? We had that experience yesterday. Admittedly, we were primed for it – it was raining, we were semi-lost, the Roman sights that … Continue reading

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We’re Italians Now!

So, what has to happen for someone to be considered Roman? Or, how does one move from “tourist” to resident? Is it simply the passage of time, or does one have to yawn as one passes the Colosseum or St. Peter’s or … Continue reading

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Cortona, by accident

The big event of the week was the arrival of Mark and Naomi and babies in-utero from Jerusalem Saturday evening.  The good news was that Sr. Angela said she was happy to pick them up by car, accompanied by Rory.  … Continue reading

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