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Euro 2012 Slideshow – The crowds at Circo

Man, yesterday was insane.  Over 100,000 people crammed into the Circus Maximus to celebrate Michael’s birthday watch Italy defeat Spain in the Euro 2012 finals. Unfortunately, things did not work out quite as planned, with Italy eventually going down 4-0.  … Continue reading

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Weekend Recommendation: Gaga at Circo

While Rome is used to its constant juxtaposition of the old and the new, we’re not quite sure if the Eternal City is ready to handle what’s about to hit it tomorrow.  I mean, we’ve all seen operas in the Baths … Continue reading

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A rose is a rose is a rose

Before this latest rainy deluge struck our fair city (Roma, where we lay our scene), it was a perfect weekend for wandering, beaching, soaking up some rays, and just taking the time to stop and smell the roses.  Rome’s Rose … Continue reading

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A Sardinian Saturday in Rome.

The day dawned dark and dreary, as falling rain squashed hopes of a picnic, boat tour, or bike ride. Allora. Hungry and looking for some sustenance, we headed past lines of port-a-potties and pilgrims to the Circus Maximus farmer’s market on … Continue reading

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Holy Week, Batman!

Between Rome’s birthday today, Holy Week going on right now, Easter on Sunday, and JP2′s beatification next week, there is a lot happening here in the Eternal City.  But, let’s focus on one at a time.  Because today is Maundy … Continue reading

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