Tag Archives: Rome

Not What We Were Expecting

Posted on November 3, 2026 by If It Was Today

One of my favourite memories from our visit to Rome last year, was walking down Circus Maximus. The streets of Rome may have been crowded with tourists, but we almost had the place to ourselves in Circus Maximus. I wanted … Continue reading →

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The Weather Has Changed

Posted on November 2, 2026 by If It Was Today

When we were in Sicily, the weather forecast often said it would be rainy and cooler in a couple of days. But the next few days would be sunny and warm. The forecast would still show it was going to … Continue reading →

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Rome

Posted on November 1, 2026 by If It Was Today

Yesterday we flew from Catania to Rome, where we were meeting Ian and Lindsay. After getting settled into our apartment in Rome (absolutely lovely place – Jan nailed this one once again) we met by the Pantheon to walk to … Continue reading →

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Missed It By That Much

Posted on November 10, 2025 by If It Was Today

Our last full day in Rome. There were a few housekeeping details to take care of, like tickets for the Fiumicino Express tomorrow and checking in for our flight. And of course, packing. But that still left time for an … Continue reading →

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Roamin’ Holiday

Posted on November 9, 2025 by If It Was Today

We’ve been in Rome for over a week now. We’ve gone for long walks every day so we’re beginning to know our way around, and we don’t always have to rely on Google Maps. Of course, we end up seeing … Continue reading →

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The Appian Way

Posted on November 8, 2025 by If It Was Today

The Appian Way was started in 312 BC as a military supply road during the Second Samnite War, but it quickly became an important route for trade and communications. Sections of the Appian Way still survive, some in their original … Continue reading →

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Another Day, Another Park

Posted on November 8, 2025 by If It Was Today

We decided to walk to the Botanical Garden of Rome today. It was a reasonable distance, just 39 minutes to walk there. Interestingly, taking a bus was 35 minutes, and driving wasn’t much better, at nearly 30 minutes. We always … Continue reading →

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On The Hunt

Posted on November 6, 2025 by If It Was Today

Our plan for today was to enjoy the Villa Borghese gardens. It was a comfortable half hour walk from our apartment, so we planned to walk both ways and look for anything of interest along the way, letting events unfold … Continue reading →

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Absolutely!

Posted on November 5, 2025 by If It Was Today

We took it easy today. We’ve been traveling for three weeks now, most of it with other people, and all of it in crowds. We’re introverts, so every now and then we need a day to recharge our batteries. Today … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Posted on November 4, 2025 by If It Was Today

We both wanted to visit the forum when in Rome. I also wanted to visit the Palatine hill, one of the original seven hills of Rome. Neither of us were sure we wanted to visit the Colosseum (we’ve been before), … Continue reading →

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