Bonjurno from Beautiful Roma!

12 years ago

What an amazing city! So beautiful, so rich in history and art, great food, fabulous shopping and cheap wine! What more can you ask for!

The weather is a bit too hot especially for touring, 33 Celsius today. Mind you it hasn't held us back. The Colosseum, the Forum, he Pantheon and a kazllion fountains,statues and churches each more beautiful than the last.

The Vatican was my favourite, the beauty of the buildings and the art contained within is awe inspiring. The Sistine Chapel is humbling.

Food is to die for and much less expensive than I imagined. Very good wines for 3 or 4 Euros, fabulous wines for 10 Euros!!!

We leave for Tuscany tomorrow morning. I'll post more in a few days and post some pictures as well.

Ciao!

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lindac
12 years ago
Lucky you!!!...keep us in the loop!
dedtired
12 years ago
Oh lucky, lucky you! I want to go there so much and I will some day. Keep posting so we can live vicariously through you.

Have fun!!
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mustangs81
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I am so excited for you. I could spend days walking around Roma! We look forward to your trip reports.
lsr2002
12 years ago
WOW! I can feel your excitement about being there, and wish I was there too. I can't wait for more reports and PICTURES.

It's not surprising that you're saying the food is fabulous and the good thing is that you are probably walking it all off.

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rob333 (zone 7b)
12 years ago
What more could you ask for? Good company. But then, you're there, so you've got that covered too.

Enjoy!!!
Lars
12 years ago
I also can't wait to see your pictures! Have you bought any clothes there for the two of you? I can just picture Clive in an Italian linen suit!

Lars
doucanoe
12 years ago
How exciting! No doubt you are and will continue to have a fabulous time! Will be watching for updates and those pictures you promised! (wink)

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chancesmom
12 years ago
Hi Chase! Hi Clive! Sounds like a fabulous stay. Hope you have time to post a few more trip reports.

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petaloid
12 years ago
I'm molto envious!!!
compumom
12 years ago
Moto bene! Enjoy and keep us posted!
E
annie1992
12 years ago
Have tons of fun. I'll let Elery know that you said the wine was cheap AND good, that'll make him happy.

Do they sell Diet Coke? If so, that'll make ME happy, LOL.

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ann_t
12 years ago
Happy for you that you are having a great time. Can't wait for another update and photos.

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foodonastump
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Sounds like a perfect trip. Looking forward to hearing more and seeing. Enjoy!
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12 years ago
Looking forward to hearing more and seeing photos.
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I want pictures of tomatoes!
chase_gw
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12 years ago
Bonjourno from beautiful Arezzo in Tuscany. We are staying in a lovely ancient farm that has been made into a small Inn. We are in an outbuilding that overlooks the vineyards and the mountains in the distance.

So far we have explored Siena, Arezzo,and Cortona. Today we drive through Chianti no doubt stopping at a few vineyards along the way! Tomorrow is Perugia and Assisi.

Food is unbelievable as is the wine. I promise I will start taking some pics of the food and the wonderful little Tratorias we frequent.

Clive is uploading pics tonight so tomorrow I'll post pics of where we are staying and a few of the amazing villages.

Take care

Ciao!
claire_de_luna
12 years ago
Oh, I know you're having a wonderful time! I'll look forward to your food pictures (wishing I was there.)
dedtired
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Thanks for the update. How difficult is the driving?
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12 years ago
I am so looking forward to pictures!! Please share........

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sally2_gw
12 years ago
Oh, oh, oh, what fun! I have always loved Italy vicariously, and am enjoying your reports. Yes, I too am eager to see your pictures. I hope your trip continues to be this fun.

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jimster
12 years ago
"Food is unbelievable as is the wine."

The quality is consistently high. Not flashy or gimmicky. Just good. When I returned home I tried to replicate that food with every meal for a month. I need to go back for a refresher. My memory has faded.

I liked Arezzo a lot.

Jim
mustangs81
12 years ago
I know you are having are fabulous time as it sounds like the very same route we took when we last visited Tuscany!

In October there were wonderful fall festivals and a few wine tastings, I hope you find some.

Bonjurno.
riverrat1
12 years ago
Ahhh, Italy! I would love to be a fly in your pocket! It's way past time that we go back. Rome was my favorite but your travels sound like something we need to do on our next visit. Have fun and I'm also looking forward to pictures!

Bonjurno from Beautiful Roma!

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