Monthly Archives: March 2013

Happy Easter!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Blogatrixx

The cupola designed by Michelangeloat St. Peter’s Basilica.I was blessed that I was there and took this picture on March 5th, 2013.

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Reflections of Rome…in Pictures

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Blogatrixx
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Stendhal/Florence Syndrome

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Blogatrixx

An ex lover once said to me, “I can’t believe you are real.”  Without getting too much into it, we were complete opposites of each other.  Not knowing what he meant at the time, I only responded with a look.  … Continue reading →

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La Dolce Vita

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Blogatrixx

I miss waking up at the Hotel Demetra in Rome.  I miss being greeted on my way to breakfast by the smiling Lorenzo.  I liked the way he stood up from his desk, tall, when saying “Buon giorno!” I also … Continue reading →

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Amore…

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Blogatrixx

When I woke up this morning, I remembered terrible, stressful dreams from the night before.  I knew it’s because I didn’t want to leave Italy as it’s my last day here.  I woke up terribly sad, as I often do … Continue reading →

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When in Rome…

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Blogatrixx

I have been out all day spending 5 hours straight on my feet to tour the ancient city center of the Roman Forum.  The site was much larger than you can imagine, and I was in awe, once again.  The … Continue reading →

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Viva Italia!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Blogatrixx

The weather in Rome on Wednesday, yesterday, was awful.  My umbrella flipped over many times as it was VERY windy, and for a minute I thought that I was in Chicago.  As miserable and cold as it was, without having … Continue reading →

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Enter, Rome. Exit, Sinner.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Blogatrixx

My head is spinning right now.  I have been in a whirlwind.  I flew in yesterday, and as soon as I checked into my hotel, I went immediately to the Trevi Fountain.  What I realized is that one cannot take … Continue reading →

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