April 23, 2013
by realfunfood
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I like being around Manuela because in addition to being a friend, she’s also my European mom. She takes care of me! “You’re not having that. You know it will make you sick.” When she took me to Genoa to … Continue reading
April 16, 2013
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So, I just got back from here: As I mentioned previously, I’ve been on the tightest of budgets this year. However, Manuela asked if I wanted to go to Genoa, her hometown in Italy, and I couldn’t say no! Flights … Continue reading
July 20, 2012
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I might be almost done talking about Rome. As soon as you walk out of the metro stop for the Colosseum it’s a bit of a shock. It’s directly across the street, towering over you. It was a hot day, … Continue reading
July 18, 2012
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Most of the 700+ pictures taken in Rome were of the details rather than the sites, although I got a fair amount of pictures of those as well! This is the only picture I converted to black and white because … Continue reading
June 12, 2012
by realfunfood
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Hello from England! Although I’m looking out my window and this is what I see … … life still isn’t so bad. I mean, it’s grim, but as long as you don’t go outside you’re grand. I’m drinking grape juice … Continue reading
June 5, 2012
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I am in a bad mood today. It’s June 5 and it’s 52 degrees with rain. This is my face, and this will be my face the entire summer. The 10 day forecast, along with my experience in England, suggests … Continue reading
May 30, 2012
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The biggest piece of advice we were given at our amazing little (smallest in Rome!) hotel was “get lost.” I used to be the kind of person to create maps in Illustrator with attractions and sites to see, and organize … Continue reading
May 22, 2012
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Our first meal was had at a restaurant near the Spanish Steps. I know! It’s not good to eat directly in front of a tourist destination, but when you’ve been up since 1:45 am and you don’t get to eat … Continue reading
January 24, 2012
by realfunfood
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On G-chat I informed my Italian friend that I was eating a lovely (gag!) lunch of fish sticks and diet coke. In England they say fish “fingers,” so a lot of people laugh when I say fish sticks. Manuela: lol “fish … Continue reading
