View from the Spanish Steps After our early morning trip to the Vatican, we wanted to spend the afternoon relaxing and soaking up the culture of the Eternal city . The final room in the Church of Bones Our first stop was a chapel that Gary remembered fondly from his travels to Rome as a child. The Santa Maria della…
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Little Treasures in the Eternal City
The Ectasy of St. Teresa After a short nap to stave off the grip of jet lag, we decided to take a little walk around to keep us moving and busy. Almost any little church in Rome has some delightful piece of art tucked into its corners. We had set our sights on the Santa Maria della Vittoria. The church…
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Back in Time to the Coliseum and Forums
Together at the Coliseum There is nothing like zipping along on a speeding subway to remind you that you are a guest in a bustling metropolis. So, it takes some mental adjustment when you emerge from the underground and right in front of you stands the Roman Coliseum. Once you cross the street, jockey the lines, and finally enter the…
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Montmorency Falls and A Night Time Parade
Montmorency Falls In the mind of a boy who finds himself knee deep in snowy nirvana, there are three important things that must be done. #1. Snow ball fight. Check. #2. Sledding. Double Check. #3. Ice Skating. Ever the avoiders of cold, we headed into town to find an indoor skating facility. We did find an indoor rink, but they…
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Downhill Thrills (and Horrors) at the Chateau Frontenac
Chateau Frontenac No visit to Quebec is complete without a tour of the city landmark, Chateau Frontenac. The hotel is located on top of the hill overlooking the St. Laurence River, and creates an ambience of old world Quebec. We toured the lobby of the hotel, mostly to give ourselves a break from the cold. There was much more to…
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