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I've seldom spent more than $45 on a pair of sneakers and never $90. This was my first pair. I'm not sure whether it was the sneakers or the custom fit orthothics or a combination of both, but I've never been more comfortable walking. These sneakers have taken me to the End of the World, across the Tongaririo, up the Great Wall, through the Colesseum and is now back with me in Seattle. Call me spoiled, but I may never buy cheap sneakers again. Posted via email from RTW Adventures of J&M post a comment
Location: Rangitata River, South Island, New Zealand Memories:
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Location: Rangitata River, South Island, New Zealand Memories:
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Food = any ready-to-eat foods such as meals at restaurants or snacks on the road Travel = travel gear, maps, guidebooks, etc. Communication = Pre-paid SIMs, internet access Souvenir = mostly postcards and postage stamps Transportation = includes all transporation except airfare Posted via email from RTW Adventures of J&M post a comment
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 Our initial reactions:
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When we began this RTW adventure 8 months ago I couldn't believe that we were actually doing it. It felt so surreal. Likewise, I now can't believe that our journey has almost come to an end. Has 8 months really passed by that fast? If all goes smoothly we will land in Seattle before the weekend arrives! Posted via email from RTW Adventures of J&M post a comment
Cul de Sac Piazza di Pasquino, 73 Rome, Italy Rick Steves finally got one right. This restaurant turned out to be one of our favorite lunch spots. We really enjoyed eating and people-watching in their outdoor patio. Some people may consider their outdoor seating to be quite crowded, but we found it intimate and lively. Not only does Cul de Sac have great food, but you also don't have to pay an arm and a leg for water (0,90 EUR per table). You may think that going back 3 times is a bit repetitive, but we got something different every single time! The lasagna and meatballs were definitely my favorites. 1. Cul de Sac gets two thumbs up from M! 2. J enjoying lunch on the patio 3. Pheasant pate 4. Home-made lasagna 5. Pasta with pesto sauce 6. Roast beef with "esterazy" sauce 7. Salted cod with potatoes 8. Tripe Roman style 9. Meatballs in wine sauce with mash potatoes 10. Share plate
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Fiaschetteria 39 Via della Croce Rome, Italy Friendly service and great food is what kept us coming back to Fiaschetteria again and again - 3 times in 4 weeks! We first discovered this place by accident while walking to lunch one day. A small line of Italian-speaking patrons formed in front of this unassuming eatery. Although we made a mental note to come by and visit another day the place we were originally headed to for lunch was closed! How convenient! Needless to say, we walked back to this trattoria. The carbonara pasta was definitely our favorite. J really enjoyed the braised lamb. Unfortuantely, our budget didn't allow us the opportunity to try many side dishes, but we did get a taste of their roasted potatoes which, though expensive, were extremely tasty! The cherry tomatoes they served were the BEST tomatoes I've ever had! This may seem like this is an over-statement, but other diners seem to also agree since I frequently saw bowls of cherry tomatoes sitting on neighboring tables. They seriously tasted like candy! 1. Fiaschetteria's narrow storefront 2. This is the only place in Rome where we were asked to share a table! 3. Tonnerelli alla Carbonara - pasta in an egg-based sauce with bacon 4. Abbacchio alla Cacciatora - suckling lamb braised in an herb, garlice and wine. 5. Carpaccio di Sogliola - sole sashimi dressed with lemon juice, olive oil and fresh parsley. 6. Spaghetti con Tonno - spaghetti with tuna 7. Tagliata di Manza - thin steak with tomatoes on rocket
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In the land of carbs, carbs and more carbs the best place to get veggies and fruit is at home!
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Three childhood friends, now adults, live their lives in separate corners of a vast country. One lives in the Northeast. One lives in the Northwest. One lives in the South. It's been two years since these three girls last stood in the same room. However, Luck would have it to let them reunite in Rome. =)
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J and I have line-dried our last load of laundry! I am so looking forward to wearing some soft machine-dried and softner-treated clothing! #1 on our shopping list is a Costco-sized box of Bounce!  Current Location: Rome, Italy Posted via email from RTW Adventures of J&M post a comment
This is what happens when everyone has a digital camera and film is free.  Posted via email from RTW Adventures of J&M post a comment
Wow! It's hard to believe that J and I are now down to single digit days left on our RTW trip!  Photographed by Jadda F. Current Location: Rome, Italy Posted via email from RTW Adventures of J&M post a comment
I was completely mesmerized with the ceilings of the Vatican Museum. So much so, that I managed to miss the main subjects of The Map Room (6) - the maps on the walls! I was in slight disbelief when J told me that (5) is a painting on the ceiling.
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