July 2011
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Summer, at last
Lucked out with some gorgeous weather on a day trip to Howth with a bunch of lovely friends. There was a beach, a market, a pier, fish and chips, ice cream, and lots of lazing around. Bliss. Continue reading
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Pit stops through Rome
So yes, as I mentioned, walking and wandering and coming across pretty things were all part and parcel of the Roman experience. But do you know what else is? Pit stops, of which there were plenty. Whether for lemonade, gelato, pizza or bruschetta, there was always somewhere to escape to when the hustle, bustle and Continue reading
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Roman walks and wanders
One of the great charms of Rome is how pleasant it is to wander through. You stumble across so many beautiful buildings and pretty alleyways as you navigate your way to the tourist hot spots. Here’s some of what Ben and I came across. Continue reading
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Stalls and Markets of Rome
Most of these are from the Porta Portese market, although some are from the little stalls on the banks of the Tiber as you stroll up towards the Vatican. Continue reading
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Rome: it begins
As lots of you know (mainly because I wouldn’t stop talking about it), I recently spent a weekend in Rome with Ben. I was prepared for pretty cobbled streets, delicious food, and old, majestic-looking ruins. And while Rome delivered on all of those things, what really surprised me was the light. It was stunning. Maybe Continue reading