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Feb 17, 2010 - When in Rome!
The train ride to Rome was gorgeous. ... Thankfully, we figured out a way to get to Rome, it was just a little out of the way and unplanned. ... We had a delay in a town outside of Nice for a few hours so the group decided to get a few bottles of wine and hang out so we could fall asleep on the overnight train to Rome. ... When we finally got to Rome at 5 AM, we were so tired and looking forward to getting to our hostel and falling asleep. ... Bearing the bad news, one of the workers let us leave our luggage and off we were to explore Rome. ...
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Feb 15, 2010 - The Vatican
After arriving at the hotel and getting checked in, we all met up and headed out for an explore. Although it was raining, our spirits weren't dampened and we headed through the streets of Rome toward Vatican City. ... The Vatican was breath taking - even in the rain and the dark.After arriving at the hotel and getting checked in, we all met up and headed out for an explore. Although it was raining, our spirits weren't dampened and we headed through the streets of Rome toward Vatican City. ... The Vatican was breath taking - even in the rain and the dark....
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Feb 15, 2010 - On the way!
During the early hours of a foggy Monday morning, the intrepid travellers met at the appointed place. Everyone collected their luggage and we got onto the bus to take us to Rome – a considerably smoother journey. ...
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Feb 9, 2010 - Rome, Italy (Week Long Break)
And we were off to Rome! We ended up having to take different trains, had a long layover in a town called Ventimiglia, and then taking a night train from Genova to Rome. ... We finally got into our reserved seats and with the door not locking we made a lock with Meredith’s bike lock! We knew we weren’t going to sleep that well, but we finally made it to Rome after traveling for almost 24 hours. ... We got to Rome around 6 a. ... After we dropped our stuff off at our new hostel just down the street, we decided to go shopping down the famous shopping strip in Rome. ... While we were walking, the Carnevale Parade of Rome came down the street and blew confetti in our faces, which was hilarious. ...
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Jan 30, 2010 - rome 01oct2009
Today we went to the Vatican. When I return I will definately spend a few days in Rome but I have to say that after seeing the Amalfi Coast, I think I would try to spend the majority of my time along the coast. ... I hope to return very soon.Today we went to the Vatican. When I return I will definately spend a few days in Rome but I have to say that after seeing the Amalfi Coast, I think I would try to spend the majority of my time along the coast. ... I hope to return very soon....
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Jan 30, 2010 - rome 30sept2009
We went to the Amalfi Coast today and it is an interesting journey! We started at the main station-Termini. We had to take the train from Rome to Naples and this took about 70 minutes on the high speed train. ... The cost is very reasonable at 70 Euros round trip per person and this was in second class.We went to the Amalfi Coast today and it is an interesting journey! We started at the main station-Termini. We had to take the train from Rome to Naples and this took about 70 minutes on the high speed train. ... The cost is very reasonable at 70 Euros round trip per person and this was in second class....
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Jan 30, 2010 - rome 28sept09
Today we went to the port of Civitavecchia by train. The area is definately geared to tourists and can be a bit tacky but I think that if I was taking a cruise from there I would stay overnight near the port rather than staying overnight in Rome. ... There are plenty of taxis available at the station to take you to your hotel or the port.Today we went to the port of Civitavecchia by train. The area is definately geared to tourists and can be a bit tacky but I think that if I was taking a cruise from there I would stay overnight near the port rather than staying overnight in Rome. ... There are plenty of taxis available at the station to take you to your hotel or the port....
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Jan 30, 2010 - rome 02oct2009
We flew home today and I had not been looking forward to the flight after the terrible service on the way over. The airport in Rome is very large and modern and has fantastic shopping. ... I would recommend Air Canada to Rome via Toronto, but not Montreal. ...
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Jan 26, 2010 - Rome Italy
Buenosera! This past weekend in Rome was amazing, wild, ridiculous, busy, exhausting, hilarious, etc. ... DOI! We arrived in Rome after dark and withdrew cash in the train station before walking to our hostel, Papaya. ... After dinner we walked around Rome for a bit and ended up stumbling upon a really big Roman Empire wall, can't remember the name right now, as well as the University of Rome and a ton of homeless people lined up in sleeping bags on the sidewalk outside the train station. ... The weather in Rome was so much milder than in Lugano, it was a welcome relief from the cold. ... He started his own tour company, Roman Odyssey Tours, and for anyone wanting a tour of anywhere in Rome, look for Raoul! He was amazing! He was so knowledgeable about everything having to do with Rome. ...
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Jan 2, 2010 - rome-25Sept2009
25Sept2009 depart from Ottawa with connection via Montreal-flying with Air Canada. Boarded Air Canada flight to Rome and found that plane was quite small with a configuration of 2-3-2 and only 39 rows-we were in row 31 even having booked approx 6 months in advance. ... When the pilot gave his announcement with the altitude and flight times he told us that we would be arriving in Paris at 0700-as we were flying to Rome that was a problem. ... And he never corrected himself.25Sept2009 depart from Ottawa with connection via Montreal-flying with Air Canada. Boarded Air Canada flight to Rome and found that plane was quite small with a configuration of 2-3-2 and only 39 rows-we were in row 31 even having booked approx 6 months in advance. ... When the pilot gave his announcement with the altitude and flight times he told us that we would be arriving in Paris at 0700-as we were flying to Rome that was a problem. ... And he never corrected himself....
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Dec 30, 2009 - Breathtaking, Astonishing, Exciting Rome, Italy
Rome is another type attraction spot, which offer best attractions to here. ... Trekker comes here for Sightseeing, nightlife, and sees the historical places throughout the Rome city. ... Rome city is the capitol of Italy, who offers best accommodations, trek and adventure ever. ... In Rome has too many districts where huge visitor gathers for wonderful exploring throughout the year. ... com/international/europe/it/rome-hotels">holidays inn Rome hotels, which was the wonderful Jump to full entry
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