Climbing St Peter’s Dome in Rome
6 Aug 2017

Climbing St Peter’s Dome in Rome

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If you’ve ever wondered how to get views like this, you have to consider climbing to St Peter’s Dome in Rome, actually at the Vatican. Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica was always one of the top places I wanted to go … Continued

Contest Results and Winner Announced
15 Oct 2012

Contest Results and Winner Announced

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As promised after 5pm today I would post the results of the photo locations and announce the winner of the contest, who will receive an autographed copy of “Memoirs of a Solo Traveler – My Love Affair with Italy.” One … Continued

More Italy News – Protester on Dome at St Peter’s at the Vatican
7 Oct 2012

More Italy News – Protester on Dome at St Peter’s at the Vatican

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This week at St Peter’s there was more drama than usual when a protestor scaled the dome after climbing over a railing around the cupola.

Photo Collage – Church Interiors in Italy
14 Sep 2012

Photo Collage – Church Interiors in Italy

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I have been so preoccupied with editing my book and getting the word out that I sort of slacked off on posting anything about Italy, and frankly doing much of anything else. So today I worked outside a little in … Continued

Italy’s “8 per mille” religious tax
23 Aug 2012

Italy’s “8 per mille” religious tax

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I have commented previously about my observations while in Italy regarding the collections taken at church. I had noticed on every occasion that during the Mass the collections consisted solely of change. Later I learned that the churches are “paid” … Continued

Photos from Rome – Italy Travel
22 Aug 2012

Photos from Rome – Italy Travel

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I have been to Rome five times and still have not seen all of it. The first time was for six days and it was exhausting since we were on the go continually. There is just so much to see … Continued

Italy Photos – Street Scenes
28 Jul 2012

Italy Photos – Street Scenes

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Italy is full of interesting people and places and naturally I see these as photo opportunities. Enjoy. These cats look pretty healthy and I guess if I hung out near the water on the Amalfi Coast I would have a … Continued

Photos – Food and Restaurants in Italy
16 Apr 2012

Photos – Food and Restaurants in Italy

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I keep hearing that the photos of the food in Italy are everybody’s favorites,  so here are a few more plus some shots of some of my favorite kinds of places to eat in Italy – outdoor restaurants. Enjoy! I … Continued

Margie in Italy
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