Rome. Oh what to say about Rome. This city completely caught me by surprise and overwhelmed my artistic sensibilities in every direction I looked. I could hardly turn my head without seeing another amazing work of greatness staring me in the face. Here are the main thoughts and feelings that struck me about Rome. First,...
Hi friends–Miggy here. Once again I am so grateful to have this little space of the internet where I get to share amazing stories of amazing people. I really feel like each and every spotlight is my favorite–they are all so wonderful, educational and full of love. Additionally, I feel so lucky to be doing...
Cinque Terre. As you may recall I was super excited for CT. It didn’t disappoint. It was lovely, beautiful, peaceful and so perfectly Italian. It was a postcard from every angle. While technically I spent the first day in Venice, Cinque Terra was really the first leg of our trip. It took about 5+ hours...
Although nothing bad has happened to my family personally, it’s been a heavy day for me. I’ve been keeping up on a friend whose son had to go back to the hospital for a post-op infection. The original surgery being an open-heart surgery. This is his second heart surgery in recent months. He also had...
iphone pic of Vernazza. What? I’m home! Italy was amazing. Like blew-my-mind-I’m-still-processing-it amazing. I loved everything about our trip–the scenery, the food, the people, the art, the company, the history… everything! I also love that I was just as excited to come home. That is such a wonderful feeling and I don’t...
Hey everyone! Just a quick note to say Hi and to let you know we’re having an amazing time here in Italy! It was raining cats and dogs the night we pulled into Cinque Terre, but we’ve had amazing and beautiful weather ever since. Lucky us! (And knock on wood.). Just a couple of my...
Blurry instapic showing my new do. follow me at thislittlemiggy Hi everyone! Two things: First, I’m in Italy right now! Thus the blogging will be next to nothing. I’m going to try to post a picture of two this week, but if I don’t I hope you understand. Second, about 3 days before my...
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Ah…bellissima Roma! 🙂
Rome is one of the places I would love to visit not just because of its marvelous landmarks, but most especially because of its rich culture and history.
Oh, more Rome, please!!! Tell what you ate! Anything special you bought that you can't find at home? Any good places to relax and just take in the spectacle? We're headed there in 5 weeks — our first trip outside the US with kids (they are 15, 12 & 9) and I'm so nervous about flying and everything but your photos helped me refocus on what is in store. Tell me more!
Jillbert! How wonderful! Traveling with kids, especially when they're a bit older, sounds so dreamy. I think they'll LOVE Rome. I wish I could give you more details, but we spent only 2 whirlwind days in Rome. We saw what I considered the essentials–day 1, The Colosseum, The Roman Forum (ruins), and some other sights just down that area. The next morning we saw the Pantheon, then had a 3 hour tour at the Vatican which included St. Peters Bascilica, and Sistine Chapel. That evening we saw the Spanish Steps and Trevi fountain. We also took a stroll through the Villa Borghese–which is beautiful and as you asked, this is a great place to relax and just take in the spectacle–great view overlooking the city! (I hear they do segway tours through there…perhaps your kids would like that). We ate at a couple places that were recommended by locals we stopped to ask and I don't remember the names. I do remember the famous gelato place next to the Vatican–Old Bridge Gelateria. Worth the line!
The great news, is there is SO much to see (my essentials might not be everyone's essentials) and with sites like Trip Advisor you can't go wrong. Living in NYC I really learned to schedule things in the same area together–you probably know that, but just to reiterate. The Vatican was the only place we scheduled an actual tour, but I'm so glad we did. We learned a lot and by booking online early (you book online, pay when you get there) we avoided some long lines…which I hear are crazy during peak season. Have fun!
Thank you for the pictures! I was in Italy 5 years ago and what struck me was how the pieces of history are allowed to stay put, even if they are damaged. Americans would be in a big hurry to bulldoze and demolish these sights to make something "better". What a history Italy has compared to our short 250 years! I hope to return again someday and share it with someone new!
I'm homesick for Rome.
You mentioned how beautiful and perfect some of the sites you visited were. I read that the people that created these beautiful works did so for the glory of God. They did not think of themselves or becoming famous etc. They wanted to glorify God and please Him with their work. It says a lot about how much these people put into their work.
I visited Rome (and much of Europe) when my twin sister and I graduated from high school many, many years ago. It seems to have retained all its beauty. I look forward to bringing my husband and two boys there in a few years. Of all the countries I visited, Italy was my favorite. Thank you for sharing!
Oh ROME! You are so entirely lucky! It looks beautiful. I'm finding myself jealous of taking a trip with a girl friend. That sounds good right about now! I'll have to plan one of these… perhaps to somewhere FUN like Rome!! YOU, my dear, also look AMAZING in every shot!! Love ya!