Betsy and our extraordinary VRBO host Felipe in front of the Trevi Fountain at 6 a.m. on the morning of our departure. He was a great host, very helpful, and lugged our heavy luggage up and down stairs even though we protested that he was doing too much. Also, we highly recommend staying at the … Continue reading Nov. 1 & 2: Rainy Rome & Back Home & A Self-Inflicted Hassle →

After the G20 Summit folks left the Trevi Fountain along with all the security teams, we ventured out of the apartment. My first order of business was to buy some comfortable shoes. Yes, the trip is nearly over and I've limped along this long in a pair of shoes I bought specifically for this journey … Continue reading Oct. 31: Roaming Around Rome →