TOMORROW MARE WILL FINALLY MAKE IT TO ROME HER BLOOD LINE IS HERE I TOO HAVE WAITED FOR A LONG TIME TO VISIT THIS MAGNIFICANT CITY, SO MUCH TO TAKE IN AND OF COASE MARE WANTS TO MEET THE POPE AND GET SOME BLESSING TOLD HER I COULD BLESS HER SHE JUST ISNT INTERESTED MMM WE WILL BOTH ENJOY ROMA
WEDNESDAY
We are here in Rome travelled well from Paris big day as we arrive everywhere with time on our side . Paris airport is quit different eye catching. Arrival in Rome was easy. From above the land is like a big green carpet, The warm air temp was also waiting for us 18 degrees. First view of city was impressive, old and new didn’t take too much in, will do tomorrow. Checked into hotel headed out to eat, just forget to eat sometimes, like an excited kid have to get on with it. My friend and constant companion diabetes doesn’t like that, and constantly Robs me of energy, but I won’t give in mmm. So today the games begin here in ROME amazing that I have finally made it. Have to say having an Italian speaking wife is fantastic, the hotel manager said to me as we left in search of food YOUR IN GOOD HANDS DON’T WORRY . I guess most know that, male thing don’t like to accept that I too have a fabulous wife. So let the day begin
Mare and brian
THURSDAY
Today walked a million miles again SPAINISH STEPS that was good lots of people all around these steps Indians giving you roses loving you then coming after you wanting cash. From these steps you can go into any top label shop you want, they are all here. Yes we did them all again. From there to the 3 coins in a fountain TREVI FOUNTAIN quiet spectacular many people stayed for a while through some coins in and made some wishes. Lunch was next up, was so hungry, the Italian food is very good. Back to the hotel sucking it all up as we went. Had a short sleep and then headed to the big park VILLA BORGHESE was a nice walk still and peaceful, dinner next, great pizza and lasagna special and finally bed.
FRIDAY
Vatican City today via the Metro yes feeling confident in Roma . Won’t fill u in on the journey but we did arrive. Unfortunate for Mary no blessing so could for fill requests, but did find some holy water so put my hand in the holy water in good faith. Its a special place no doubt about that the atmosphere must be something very different for Sunday mass. The Sistine Chapel was magnificent however St Peters is absolute in its presence. I have never before seen anything like this, there are no words within me to describe this structure and its contents, it’s certainly something that will live in my mind. From there we headed home via Metro had dinner, the day has now come to its end. tomorrow the Colosseum and an open top bus ride see what happens Cioa for now .
SATURDAY
The open bus was fantastic gave me some perception of location. Roma is a pretty place I like it here. The buildings the small streets the people seem friendly and happy.
The Colosseum dominates as I have always been a dreamer this place make my imagination run, had to do some research when I got home as I always saw myself as a gladiator. But it was not quite like Russel Crow but the training, diet, and fighting skills are of interest. Was interesting to note, there was a period where women were also gladiators that fought for their life.
Tomorrow we leave for Venice should be nice looking forward too so Arrivaverci Roma
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Hi Mary & Brian
Your updates have been fantastic and love checking out your photos. Keeps me awake through the night feeds. Looks like you guys are having a great time reminiscing and exploring.
Can’t wait for your next photo gallery.
Take care
Susan & Ivy
Xxxoo
Susan Matt and the very new Ivy glad you are enjoying the Photo’s We are enjoying the thought of meeting little Ivy, congratulations Mare and brian
I too am loving the photos – some great angle shots! Especially love the shots with you (& recognizable structures) in them – great call Vicky!
(thankful too that you helped me join the 21st Century Brian!)
Can’t believe its Rome already – compared to our new’ish isle, Europe is culture overload. And shoppers delight!!
And its great to see you both looking so well & happy & relaxed. Absorb & enjoy & create lots of new memories.
Mmmm, I need a holiday soon too!
Cheers,
Barbara
Hey luvers x it’s 4.30 am here and I on ur site lol x can’t wait for Rome installment x ciao ciao
Btw hey mare when u meet the big guy don’t forget I little extra blessin for ur ol pal shazzi xxx thanks sis mmmmwah x
Memories, memories…..enjoy!!! What’s for dinner?
CIAO FROM ROMA !!
Well what a day it was Paris to Rome phew!! The life of a jet setter lol lol lol lol in my dreams !
Shorty after we arrived Vick I made sure we we headed out for a good Italian dinner hotel recommended this very cool little restaurant called taverna favia . OMG best meal we have had since we left Australia oooooh yeahhhhh!!
As we entered we were greeted with enthusiasm & Italian warmth love it then sat down and ordered up ! Minestrone for both , then pasta for me & the king had veal with prosciutto delicious indeed topped of with a beautiful chianti God bless !! Lol
As we sat and ate the wall were completely full of pictures of all celebs u could ever imagine unbelievable it’s a hidden treasure apparently . Oh by the way it must Have the stamp of approval from the vat cos two of his padres brushed shoulders with me as we left ……
Arrivaderci xxx
M
Hey there barby girl !
Listen the word is out here in Rome…..
They are looking for a beautiful white female with locks like goldy by the name of Dr Barb !
Time for a holiday, put those books away girlfriend & do your self a favour
You no what they say when in Rome … do as the romans do . !
Ciao ciao for now
Hi Mary. Lovin’ the site & pics & comments & all. And glad you are both experiencing life to the full.
BTW- had a fiery Italian in my long lost past!!! Don’t know if I could handle another, lol
Next holiday for me is S.America next year for 3 months, – I’m not missing out!
Love to you both,
Barbara
Hi Mare & Brian,
Lovely photos of you in Rome – blue sky, wonderful food – wish we were there with you. How are you going on the shopping front Mare? Keep well, it’s ok to just sit and watch the world go by!
xx M & J
Great photos and you both look very happy to be in Rome at long last. What a beautiful day – nice to shed the coats! Any bargains on the shopping front Mare? Keep well and it’s ok to just sit and watch the world go by – we do it all the time!
Sorry about that, am starting to repeat myself!!!
Great to see you in some sunshine again. You both look so happy & relaxed – what a good-looking couple you are! And what a beautiful city!
Mary, if you get the chance to have a word with the top man, see if you can put in a good word for me too – you know what I need!!!
Cheers,
B
Hi margie sun is shinning in Rome a truly magical city . People are most friendly guess it helps when one speaks the language lol
Now no shopping as yet in Rome wiring for Milan they say better there but from what I can see we can buy all the same gear at home mmmm thought we ausie may have been behind the 8 ball however No Way Hose !
Buy the way went to the vat & the Sistine today in my opinion the Vatican is truly unbeatable !!
Sistine well I was not as impressed however very glad we did it .
Barbie yes i did ask for the divine to look after you cos we all no u so need it !? Lol lol
Listen Dr Barbs you already got it all – the man lol lol
Great to hear from ya’ll
Xx m
Hey Shazza god said he can’t help you you just need to go shopping lol lol lol
Xxxxx big m
Hey Daniella the only lovin I no about is the lovin in the LV shop lol lol lol
X m
Hi m and b great photos ESP Spanish steps did you meet the pope did he bless you hoped weather stays good cheers Win
Finally it works cheers W
Loved the yayoi kusama in the park in Paris
hi2 fingerstmt. How is the se cond honeymoon. Great photos of Romeyou will have to go them on computer or TV. And tell us Alla about your adventures keep well x
Venice here comes trouble be kind to Mary don’t wear them out go by barge to the Peggy Guggenheim enjoy Harry’s Bar and a Bellini or two or three the foodis good also just. Before HaRRYS ISboat. To take you to the Chipriiani have lots of fun Winyou will love Venice and St Marks square buy some corn and feed the pigeons and take lots of photos bye
fantastic pics m&b.. xx
Did you happen to bottle a bit of that water brian, we may need someback here, trying to get the kids into Aquinis next year and a sprinkle of that on all of us may help…. then again it may bubble on us lol.. š