Rome – Francois et Moi

One Fine Day in Rome

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:20:00 +0000

36 hours to be exact. Talk about getting a crash course in all things Roman! Originally, this city wasn’t in our travel plans, but when it just so happened that our train from Zermatt to Salerno was passing through Rome, we decided we ought to stop off in Italy’s capital city for a look around. Our train arrived into Rome late on Saturday night, we got a good night’s sleep and then hit the cobblestone streets bright and early to take advantage of our beautiful day. As I mentioned yesterday, we began the day perusing the Villa Borghese Gardens, and then hopped on the bus to St. Peter’s Square. The bus system really kind of rocks and gets you where you need to go in Rome, as the Metro is limited in it’s number/location of stops. From St. Peter’s, we slowly worked our way back on foot to our hotel’s neighborhood on the southeast side of the city near Roma Termini, checking out the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, The Forum, The Colliseum, and The Mouth of Truth. And indulging in all the homemade pasta, pizza, espresso, and gelato we could physically handle!

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Villa Borghese

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 12:47:07 +0000

Good morning! I’m excited to share the Sunday morning we spent at The Villa Borghese Gardens, a beautiful urban garden in Rome that’s shaped like a heart! I’m not sure if that was intentional, but it certainly adds to the charm!

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Travel’s Eve

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Thu, 01 May 2014 12:50:30 +0000

It’s hard to believe we leave for Paris tomorrow. Eeek! From the day I stepped off the plane 8 years ago, post-return flight home from a 6 months study abroad in London, I’ve been yearning to go back. It’s true what they say about how travel changes you. It opens your eyes to the beauty and adventure that’s out there in this big world, sometimes forcing you out of your comfort zone and helping you celebrate new experiences and differences in people, scenery, food, and ways of life. When I arrived back home in 2006 I had a new view, a different, richer lens in which I saw my “everyday,” noticing things I’d become immune to, and appreciating them in a new light. My time in London (and Europe) shaped my daily American life, and I took comfort in my fantastic memories knowing I wouldn’t be back for awhile. 8 years later, and I’m ready and hungry for this trip more than ever; I’m a different person than I was at 20 years old. I’ve begun to grown into myself, and I know who I am so much more than at 20 when (as I look back) I was really struggling to figure out who I was as a woman. And so I […]

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Films Abroad

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:08:17 +0000

Lately, I’ve been in the mood to watch movies that take place in the areas of Europe that are on our travel itinerary. These four movies are probably my most favorite, and they’ve gotten me so excited to get back over there and continue my exploration and understanding of these incredible places. Do you have a favorite? Marie Antoinette | The Talented Mr. Ripley | Roman Holiday | Amelie

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