The Castel Sant’Angelo Emperor Hadrian designed this tomb in around 123 AD. Later it was fortified and became a refuge for the Popes. A viaduct connects the Castle to the Vatican and has allowed the Popes to retreat to safety in times of danger.
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The Fountains of Rome
Piazza Navona The Vatican, Piazza San Pietro Piazza Navona, Fontana del Moro Piazza Venezia Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda Quirinal Fountain Villa Borghese, Fountain of the Sea Horses The Trevi The Trevi Fountain Legend has it that if you toss a coin into the waters of Trevi you will surely return to Rome. Fontana del SilenoContinue reading “The Fountains of Rome”
The Roman Drinking Fountain
The streets of Rome are dotted with these water fountains. Romans never have to venture too far to get a cool drink of water and the water is always on just as it was for the Acient Romans.
Rome (Roma) Italy, Farmers Market
Roma Tomatoes Zucchini Flowers – The flowers are eatable and a real treat. I’ve never seen them sold this way in the states. Artichokes were in season thus in every market and on every restaurant menu. The Italian open air markets are stocked with local fresh produce that is fresh and beautiful. This market was locatedContinue reading “Rome (Roma) Italy, Farmers Market”
Fiat 500s, Vespas, and a Lamborghini in Rome Italy – 2011
Hotel Hom, Vuda Bar and Champagneria – Rome Italy
Ionela serves up some Italian Prosecco and a smile. Ciao Bella… Raffaelle Uses a Knife to open a bottle of Italian Prosecco and then we all toast the Italian evening… The Vuda Bar and Champagneria at Hotel Hom is located on Via Della Vite. Just a 10 minute walk from the Spanish Steps. The bar tenders; Ionela,Continue reading “Hotel Hom, Vuda Bar and Champagneria – Rome Italy”
Fiats and Scooters in Italy
Fiats and Scooters in Italy Fiat 500s and Vespas Enjoy!
Day Trip to Sandy Cay and Jost Van Dyke Soggy Dollar Bar
We took a day sail on board the Kekoa. First stop Leinster Bay USVI for a snorkel. The Kekoa, St John USVI After checking in at customs on Tortola, we sailed to Sandy Cay in the BVI. Next stop, Jost Van Dyke BVI. White Bay, Jost Van Dyke BVI White Bay, Jost Van Dyke BVIContinue reading “Day Trip to Sandy Cay and Jost Van Dyke Soggy Dollar Bar”
Spotted Eagle Ray – St John USVI
St John USVI -Spotted Eagle Ray Video – Salt Pond Bay
Sea Turtle Video
I shot this video of a sea turtle with my new Canon underwater camera. This was filmed at Salt Pond Bay.
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