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Jen

Evening Surprise

American pine marten clinging to a tree trunk.

Day 18, continued After our long day in Rome and quick grocery shopping trip, we continued home to Miralaghi for the last time. We’re off to Venice tomorrow. The last leg of […]

Back to Rome

The ceiling at San Giovanni in Laterano

Day 18 – Rome Daily Wrap-Up One Word Barb: Crowds Mike: Idolatry Jen: Excessive Two Words Barb: Early church Mike: Cinghiale surprise Jen: Cultural fossils Three or Four Words Barb: Ostentatious and […]

Rome: Colosseum and Forum

Mike and Jen on the train.

Day 16 – Rome Daily Wrap-Up One Word Barb: Spectacle Mike: Colosseum Jen: Mayhem Two Words Barb: Cat-iatorial combat Mike: Juxtaposed ruins Jen: Trenitalia trip Three or Four Words Barb: It’s always […]

Surrounded By Art

A carved flower on a ruin in the Forum in Rome.

So, I’ve been thinking…travel will do that, you know, inspire thinking. The idea pulled up a chair, kicked off its shoes, and settled in at Villa d’Este where I first encountered wall-to-wall-to-ceiling-to-floor […]

Orvieto and Pienza

The town of Orvieto where it merges with rock.

Day 15 – Orvieto and Pienza Daily Wrap-Up One Word Barb: Views Mike: Backroads Jen: Green Two Words Barb: Stripey church Mike: Clever well Jen: Rolling hills Three or Four Words Barb: […]