When the alarm went off at 5.30am, I thought myself "Why am I doing this? Why am I getting up so early on a Saturday morning when I could just stay in bed?" The answer is simple: I wanted to experience the sunrise, and to see Venice before the tourist crowds woke up. I hesitated … Continue reading Venezia Day Two
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The book and movie "Death in Venice" came into my mind today as I thought I might actually die here. Less dramatically, there was a moment today when I thought I would at least spend the rest of my life surrounded by tourists, unable to escape. Smelly, dirty tourists, most of whom smoked. (Italy doesn't … Continue reading Bongiorno Venezia
"You have to remember that for many many years, The Colosseum was like a very big quarry for Rome", our guide, Alessio told us today on the "Rome In A Day Tour" run by "Real Rome Tours". "When it was fully functional as an arena, the walls were painted, and there was rock, and bronze … Continue reading Rome In A Day by Real Rome Tours