The holidays went by in a blur. We had an early Christmas on Dec. 9th in New York, to coincide with Daniel's b-day with some of his family. It was cold, snowing (a bit), Daniel was working hard and I had the flu so we didn't really get to see or do too much but enjoyed our visit with nonna and all the zia's, zio's, cougine and a few friends.
Our attempts at making a Christmas Eve dinner this year at our home were disappointing and, luckily, we were invited to our friends place on Christmas day for a big Christmas lunch. The next day we left for Roma to celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year.
We stayed with our friends, Rosella, Carlo and their baby boy, Sathya in Brecciano, Italy, just outside of Rome. It was quiet, peaceful and romantic. There wasn't much in the town apart from a impressive castle that overlooked the lake and surrounding region (if it sounds familiar it was most recently in the news for the very famous Tom Cruise -Kaytie Holmes wedding). Rome (our boy) was courted in the castle by a young girl who fancied him or just wanted to re-enact the celebrity wedding and took Rome's hand to walk through the courtyard where TomKat exchaged vows --she was even wearing white!!
We spent several days in Roma and the Vatican City, taking in all the incredible treasures the cities hold. Although we finally saw the Sistine Chapel (it was under restoration for like 20 years or something) and toured the Vatican Museum, explored the Roman Forum & the Coliseum, and visited the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and many other sights, we barely scratched the surface of what that town beholds....it truly was incredible and we hope to return.
After they worked out a few issues, Rome and Sathya became good friends and played, hugged and even kissed!! So, hopefully, we'll all be invited back-)
We've returned to London now and getting ready to start the new year on a positive note. I'm ready to stay home and get settled in but it looks like our traveling days aren't over yet and we're heading to Wales in a week for yet another holiday. Oh, how we love the European lifestyle and vacation allotment!!
Here are a few pics from Roma, Christmas and our friends in Italia.
Auguri!!
Our attempts at making a Christmas Eve dinner this year at our home were disappointing and, luckily, we were invited to our friends place on Christmas day for a big Christmas lunch. The next day we left for Roma to celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year.
We stayed with our friends, Rosella, Carlo and their baby boy, Sathya in Brecciano, Italy, just outside of Rome. It was quiet, peaceful and romantic. There wasn't much in the town apart from a impressive castle that overlooked the lake and surrounding region (if it sounds familiar it was most recently in the news for the very famous Tom Cruise -Kaytie Holmes wedding). Rome (our boy) was courted in the castle by a young girl who fancied him or just wanted to re-enact the celebrity wedding and took Rome's hand to walk through the courtyard where TomKat exchaged vows --she was even wearing white!!
We spent several days in Roma and the Vatican City, taking in all the incredible treasures the cities hold. Although we finally saw the Sistine Chapel (it was under restoration for like 20 years or something) and toured the Vatican Museum, explored the Roman Forum & the Coliseum, and visited the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and many other sights, we barely scratched the surface of what that town beholds....it truly was incredible and we hope to return.
After they worked out a few issues, Rome and Sathya became good friends and played, hugged and even kissed!! So, hopefully, we'll all be invited back-)
We've returned to London now and getting ready to start the new year on a positive note. I'm ready to stay home and get settled in but it looks like our traveling days aren't over yet and we're heading to Wales in a week for yet another holiday. Oh, how we love the European lifestyle and vacation allotment!!
Here are a few pics from Roma, Christmas and our friends in Italia.
Auguri!!
All roads lead to Rome...
Rosella, Livio and Sathya
Rome and Sathya at Gusto..
