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Tauck Rome & Hurricane Sandy - Event in an Event

A travel blog entry by rtauck

... and in the then-flooded city of Venice.

Finally, arriving home, daughter #2 Colleen and many friends and associates, filled us with stories of the week 90% in our area without power; everyone taking in family, friends and pets; venturing out when possible, to see the damage. A few pictures are posted here, just our shoreline...New York is much worse. Our Community was a Community. Everyone pitched in with a caring spirit. There is so much ...

Roman holiday

A travel blog entry by charlotterowley

... to avoid the crowds (the colosseum attracts up to 20,000 people per day)! Our plan was successful and we managed a whole lap of the upper circle before we spotted any large groups. Perfect for a few we-have-the-whole-place-to-ourselves photos.

The Roman Colosseum was build around AD 69 - 79 as a 50,000 seat amphitheatre. This was the backdrop for gladiator fights and battles against various beasts. Around AD 100, Trajan is believed to have held a 117-day ...

Rome - Day 2

A travel blog entry by hannahteebay

... After we had wandered around for a while we went out to get some gelato (of course) and then returned for mass in St. Peter`s at 5pm which was lovely. The mass was all in Latin, so my comprehension was low, but I think I managed to say Amen in all of the right places, and it was definitely a very cool experience.

We headed back to the campsite for our last night in Rome before heading North for a big day of driving to Venice ...

The splendour of the Vatican City

A travel blog entry by hilaryramsey

... as ancient Rome allowed no-one to be buried within their walls. The bridge was built in 130 AD by Hadrian and later was adorned with sculptured angels.

Through the Middle ages it was used as a castle, prison and place of refuge for popes under attack. There is also a tunnel for the pope to get through from the vatican if in danger

As well as being able to get to the top ...

Bargains, bars and vinegar

A travel blog entry by williamluff

... we have one round and make our excuses. We're sophisticated but not stupid!

Hailing a cab on the street we have a fantastic drive through Rome at night, all lit up and looking stunning before pulling up at a little side street, down which our restaurant lies. Tottering along the cobbles we reach the doorway, above which is emblazoned the legend Spirito di Vino. So much for a religious experience, this will be all about the wine.

Inside we're ...