Two giant lions have recently prowled into Harrison. These prideful statues are now resting along Highway 58, guarding their new home, The Den, a restaurant and tavern that… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: The Den”
Category: Italy
10/16-10/17 Roamin’ the Mediterranean Days Twelve and Thirteen: Roamin’ Rome and Comin’ Home
This morning the ship docked where this voyage began, in Civitavecchia, the port city of Rome. The ship was to remain docked in this port and we… Read more “10/16-10/17 Roamin’ the Mediterranean Days Twelve and Thirteen: Roamin’ Rome and Comin’ Home”
10/15 Roamin’ the Mediterranean Day Eleven: Florence – Birthplace of the Renaissance
If I had only one word to sum up my experience of Florence, it would be “WOW!” Fortunately however, I have as many words as I want… Read more “10/15 Roamin’ the Mediterranean Day Eleven: Florence – Birthplace of the Renaissance”
10/14 Roamin’ the Mediterranean Day Ten: Naples, Sorrento, and the Ruins of Pompeii
Naples is the “redheaded stepchild” of the big Italian cities, of which it is the third largest behind Rome and Milan. It has its problems with crime… Read more “10/14 Roamin’ the Mediterranean Day Ten: Naples, Sorrento, and the Ruins of Pompeii”
10/6 Roamin’ the Mediterranean Day Two: Sicily
The first stop for the cruise was Messina on the island of Sicily. This is where the Italian Mafia mobsters we all know so well originated from.… Read more “10/6 Roamin’ the Mediterranean Day Two: Sicily”
10/5 Roamin’ the Mediterranean Day One
Upon landing in the Rome, Italy, airport, I was slightly disappointed because it is always nice to see the city from the air as you approach. This… Read more “10/5 Roamin’ the Mediterranean Day One”
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