Our last few nights in Rome went quickly and were full. We stayed in a funky little neighbourhood near Termini train station and ate at a great little taverna where the Grandma was hand rolling the pasta in the kitchen and Grandpa was running the plates out to happy diners. We loved the fresh food that inspires us to cook simply and with fresh ingredients. On our anniversary we had booked a day trip beginning at the Vatican museums with early entry at 8am. We wa...

Our second day in Rome has been a gigantic one! Full from start to finish, we have spent time in ancient places today and walked where giants of our history once Roamed....get it? Romed! We visited the Vatican City for Sunday Mass which we watched in St. Peter's square. Though we missed entry into the Basilica for the service we could easily watch and hear from the many screens and speakers. The Pope himself was overseeing the service and thousands gathered in t...

We have arrived in Italy and have begun our Roman Holiday. It is just as magical and marvellous as I remember and even more precious being here with the love of my life. We have always wanted to return to Italy together but Chris has told me he dreams of living here some day. I am enamoured by the thought and could see us living somewhere here someday, but for now we will be adventurous and take it all in. Our introduction has been a tasty and savoury start. Let...