Monthly Archives: April 2011

Museum Day | The Vatican: 4.26.11

Posted on April 26, 2011 by MaryMaru

My trip to Rome wouldn’t be complete without a visit to The Vatican. I decided to take a tour primarily to avoid waiting in line that I heard could take hours. But also for the narrative that for places steeped … Continue reading →

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Museum Day | National Museum of Rome – Palazzo Massimo: 4.25.11

Posted on April 25, 2011 by MaryMaru

Mosaic flooring from 1st century BC to 5th century AD Rome. Continue reading →

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Escape from NY | Italy: 4.18.11

Posted on April 18, 2011 by MaryMaru

Just when I was getting into the groove of standing at a counter while sipping my morning coffee or making sure to validate my ticket before boarding a bus or train or paying first at the register before queuing to … Continue reading →

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Escape from NY | Rome, Italy: 4.17.11

Posted on April 17, 2011 by MaryMaru

After spending seven days in Rome, I feel like maybe, just maybe, I was beginning to scratch a tiny bit of the surface of what Rome is all about. The city is mind-bogglingly rich with history from BC until modern … Continue reading →

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Escape from NY | Rome, Italy: 4.14.11

Posted on April 14, 2011 by MaryMaru

And that’s how I got myself into a little trouble in Rome. Continue reading →

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