Wordless Wednesday: Rome, Italy

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The Colosseum

The Roman Forum (side by side with the Colosseum). 
This was every bit as astounding and marvelous as the stadium.

Those were my favorite boots, but the streets of Rome claimed the heel. 
Lesson learned...pack sneakers when traveling. :)

Rome was a beautiful city, and we enjoyed our time in it.

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  1. The Budget DietSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    But you look so stylish in those boots! Great pictures!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful shots! It must have been so wonderful walking around Rome. Lovely boots! I am sorry you lost the heel. Happy WW!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    These are so beautiful. I love photography, and I would love to see these up close. So amazing. THanks for sharing!!!

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 19, 2012 at 11:58 AM

      It was so pretty I'd love to go back. We missed some things, and The Sistine Chapel was closed when we went.

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  4. VerenaSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful photos! I would love to visit Rome one day!

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 19, 2012 at 11:59 AM

      And I would love to spend more time in Germany. Your castle pics were great!

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  5. stevebethereSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Nice photos Rome is a lovely city :-)

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM

      It was raining the first few days when we came out (but still lovely). When the sun came out it was a whole different city. The steps came alive, artists were out, people were everywhere! It was an amazing transformation!

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  6. Family Travels on a BudgetSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Lovely photos! I wore walking shoes in Paris for just that reason. Relief! I climbed so many stairs, I think my legs would have given out in heeled boots!

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM

      Seems like a lot of places in Europe have a ton of stairs. :) Those heels were MORE comfy than sneakers or flats...but generally, you're right...:)

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  7. LeoviSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Very nice, I love, Roman excellent photos.

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 19, 2012 at 12:06 PM

      Thank you. I was looking through your black and white abstracts this morning, and they're great!

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  8. Katherines CornerSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    lovely photos. xo

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  9. Quirky HomemakerSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    LOL! Poor boots! I think I always wear tennis shoes or low heels. Great pictures. I can't wait until I get a chance to go.

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 9:53 AM

      I think I'm finally over my boots. It sure took awhile though. ;)

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  10. JeannaSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Oh for sure pack a few good pair, although I remember the Italianos loving to dress up. I say be a tourist & protect ur wallet & feet.
    Was it wonderful?

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 19, 2012 at 11:55 AM

      Yes, wonderful! One of the prettiest places we've been.

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  11. Jennifer @ Mom SpottedSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I bet that was an amazing trip!!! And I've learned the hard way about bringing good shoes too!

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 19, 2012 at 12:08 PM

      It's hard to have room for shoes too, because you don't want them to get squished. Someone should invent a shoe travler that doesn't take up a lot of room but still protects your shoes, lol.

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  12. PaulaSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    That must have been such an amazing trip!! Bet you had a great time even though your shop broke :(

    Happy WW and thanks for linking up!
    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 19, 2012 at 12:08 PM

      It was pretty, and probably the best place for pictures that we've ever gone.

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  13. Lisa BoyleSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    What beautiful photos! There is truly nowhere like Rome! :-)

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 19, 2012 at 12:23 PM

      Thank you, Lisa. It was a nice trip. Seeing the pics makes me want to travel (but it doesn't take much to make me WANT to travel). :)

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  14. Theresa MahoneySeptember 19, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    So beautiful. Rome just seems like such a laid back place. I'd also love to see it in person some day!

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 19, 2012 at 8:17 PM

      It is laid back, that's a good description! And there's great shopping if you can afford it (which we couldn't, but the Gucci store was sure fabulous to look through ;) ).

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  15. An Apel a DaySeptember 19, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    WOW a very pretty place to be!

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  16. KristiSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Sorry to hear about the heel on your boot, but I can't think of a better place to lose it! lol! The Roman forum is amazing.

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 19, 2012 at 8:18 PM

      That's what I was thinking when I posted the caption, lol. :) What better place to lose a heel?

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  17. Cathy KennedySeptember 19, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    WOW, is all I can say! Rome. WOW! Travel photos are always the best. Too bad about your heels. Definitely need to be wearing sneakers. LOL Thanks for visiting today. Now following! =D

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 9:57 AM

      Travel photos are awesome. I like to visit sites that have them too. :)

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  18. Wayne W SmithSeptember 19, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Just breathtaking photos.

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  19. ReviewsSheRoteSeptember 19, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    such wonderful photos

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 9:58 AM

      It was a fun trip, Pamela. I'd love to go back but there are so many other places in Italy to see!

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  20. caiteSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Less than a month, I will be there...

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 9:59 AM

      I don't remember reading about your trip. I'm coming over to see where I missed it. :) Thanks for the visit!

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  21. ChatterBlossomSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Rome was one of my favorite places to visit! Gorgeous!

    Thank you for stopping by my Wordless Wednesday! So nice of you to visit! ;-)
    -Jamie
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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 9:59 AM

      I like the nice, laid back feel that was everywhere! And the warm weather. :)

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  22. HenriettaSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    How beautiful! It must have been such a wonderful experience to visit Rome!

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  23. Danielle SSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    I would love to go to Rome again someday.

    Danielle
    Join my Wordless Wednesday blog hop.

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  24. JennySeptember 19, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    So fun! Yikes about your feet though.

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 10:02 AM

      Silly girl to bring just heels. Lesson learned. :)

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  25. Liz MaysSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    What's up with that heel? No fair! Cool adventure traveling though!

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 10:03 AM

      Lack of traveling on the planner's part (that would be me). ;) It was still a fun adventure despite the heel problem. :)

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  26. momto8September 19, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    wow..fabulous photos! lucky you!!!

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  27. betty-NZSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Wonderful photos!

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  28. Clueless_MamaSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    So sorry to hear about your favorite boots, but it looks like you had a fabulous trip:)

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 10:04 AM

      It was fabulous in spite of my heel not thinking so. :)

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  29. Secondary RoadsSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Enjoy your pictures. I've been to Milan and Bologna, but not Rome. That must have been a great trip for you -- okay . . . except for the boots. Sneakers are the way to go with some dress shoes for special occasions.

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    1. mail4roseySeptember 20, 2012 at 9:49 AM

      I would love to see both...there's so many places to see, but so little time to do it. Wish I'd have started the love of travel much earlier in my life. :)

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  30. Melanie @ Whimsical CreationsSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Beautiful!! Someday I would love to visit there.

    PS...sorry to hear about your boots. :)

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 10:05 AM

      You can be I pack flats or sneakers these days. :)

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  31. Yona WilliamsSeptember 20, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    I want to go to Italy soooo bad. Great pic.

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 10:05 AM

      Me too, I really want to see Venice, and eat pizza in Naples!

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  32. NYCSingleMomSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    I LOVE Rome and just love your photos. Thanks for stopping by WW

    http://www.nycsinglemom.com/2012/09/18/whereswaldoturns25/

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 10:07 AM

      You and your daughter took a trip to Paris not too long ago, if I'm not mistaken. I remember enjoying the pictures!

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  33. MommaDJaneSeptember 20, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    I'm heading to Rome next month and am so excited! Great photos.

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  34. Catch My WordsSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Wonderful photographs!


    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/

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  35. The mommy talksSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    I've traveled to many countries around the globe, but still haven't made it to Europe! It's my dream to go there one day! So glad you've been able to experience it! Have a great Sunday!
    Ang
    PS New follower!

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 10:09 AM

      Thanks, Ang! We have a lot of places we want to see in Europe, and a lot outside of it too.

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  36. UnknownJuly 4, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    I loved Rome and the history and food and Vatican when in Rome take a train to Sorrento big contrast and take a boat ride to Capri my favorite place in Italy.....I miss traveling

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    1. mail4roseyJuly 4, 2013 at 6:35 PM

      I'd love to go to Capri, it looks absolutely beautiful in pictures.

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  37. UnknownJuly 7, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Wow! My husband visited Rome last year, and really enjoyed it. We're moving to Spain next year, so maybe I'll get my chance to travel over to Italy.

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  38. Rose-MarieSeptember 24, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I'm laughing because before I read your caption, I was looking at your boots, wondering how you managed to walk around with them! I've had to walk all the time now, and my gorgeous shoes and boots sit there collecting dust! what's a gal to do!!!! Another fun and unbelievable vacation. You have got me thinking I can't wait to go on a nice vacation!

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    1. mail4roseyOctober 4, 2013 at 9:05 AM

      Those boots were as comfy as any sneaker. I was so sad to see them go, lol. If you're going to lose a heel though, it might as well be in Rome, yes? :)

      Traveling makes me happy. I'd do it way more often if I could.

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  39. AnonymousOctober 3, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Oh, to be able to travel! I was in Canada once (for 4 hours) about 40 years ago - Niagra Falls in FEBRUARY - the Falls were just about frozen and so was I. That was my "trip abroad"! Even missing the boot heel - you look great - I envy you!

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    1. mail4roseyOctober 4, 2013 at 9:01 AM

      We'd love to go to Canada, there seems to be so many places there that would be wonderful to visit!

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  40. UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    wow, looks wonderful! I am now even more inspired to go than I already was! thanks!

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  41. Natalie Parvis-NicholsNovember 19, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    I would love to visit Rome. So beautiful. diesel_had_my_baby@yahoo.com

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    1. mail4roseyMarch 15, 2014 at 9:42 AM

      It really is so pretty. I loved everything about it. :)

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  42. UnknownDecember 14, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    That was a nice posting on Rome. The photos were cool!

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    1. mail4roseyDecember 15, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Italy has so many wonderful places to see. I would love to return.

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  43. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    I would love to go there / amazing pictures !!

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    1. mail4roseyMarch 15, 2014 at 9:41 AM

      I would love to go back. It's been a long time now. :)

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  44. Masshole MommyMarch 27, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    Bummer about the boots! This sounds like an amazing adventure. Someday I will make it over there. I have never been out of North America.

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    1. mail4roseyMarch 27, 2014 at 2:59 PM

      Ah, but you've been to California, and I have yet to go!! I'm crossing my fingers we'll get out there this summer.

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  45. MikiHopeMarch 27, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    Any serious walking should be done in sneakers! I'm sure the trip was worth losing your heel to your boots-were you able to get them repaired?

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    1. mail4roseyMarch 27, 2014 at 6:26 PM

      I did not have them repaired. If I had been home I would have, but I just let them go. And you are so right about sneakers. I always take a pair now, just in case.

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  46. RebeccaMarch 27, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    wow I'm so jealous of your traveling next time please take me with you.

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    1. mail4roseyMarch 28, 2014 at 7:33 AM

      I bring kids... lots of them, hahaha, you might want to reconsider. ;)

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  47. Couponing Away DebtMarch 27, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    Wow,amazing pictures. I agree with Becca can you take me too? I have never left the US but would love to hopefully one day.

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    1. mail4roseyMarch 28, 2014 at 7:34 AM

      Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. I wish we got to do it more. :)

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  48. UnknownMarch 27, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    Beautiful pictures! I have never been to Rome, but thanks for the tip about the sneakers!

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  49. RakaMarch 28, 2014 at 3:11 AM

    Great pics! You do the last one proud!

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    1. mail4roseyMarch 28, 2014 at 7:36 AM

      Going through travel pictures always makes me want to travel. ;)

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  50. Krissy DeaneMarch 28, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    Amazing pictures! I've always wanted to visit Rome. It looks magnificent! I'll also remember to pack sneakers or flats. :)

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM

      There are so many places in Italy still that I want to see.

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  51. An Apel a DayMarch 28, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    Those images are amazing! Yes, next time pack tennis shoes.

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    1. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 9:37 AM

      Lesson learned. ;) My thing is I hate packing big and shoes take up so much room, but better safe than sorry. :)

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  52. mail4roseyApril 9, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Thanks Sue, and thanks for the visit. :)

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  53. AnonymousApril 9, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    Oh, how lovely! I want to go! Closest I've ever been is in London...which is not very close LOL

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    1. mail4roseyApril 23, 2014 at 7:46 PM

      It's close on a flight. And the flights are inexpensive over there too. :)

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  54. MonicaApril 9, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    How AMAZING! I would love to travel there someday!

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  55. UnknownMay 15, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Great pics! They bring back so many memories!!! My family and I go to Sardinia, Italy every summer and often stop in Rome or go south to the Amalfi Coast as a "side" vacation! This was a post (Wordless Wednesday) from last year in Sardinia...you should check it out and make Sardinia your next vacation destination ;-)))
    http://www.bitesforbabies.com/blog/almost-wordless-wednesday/

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  56. Tami MarieMay 15, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    This is on my bucket list. I'd love to visit Rome someday...I love history and Rome looks like it is full of fascinating stories of the past.

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  57. clc408January 27, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Roman streets claimed a pair of shoes from me too. My feet hurt so badly from walking that I threw them away back at the hotel. Sneakers definitely are best when sight seeing.

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  58. tisme143April 22, 2016 at 11:31 PM

    WOW! I would love to be able to touch and walk where others have walked in that time, simply amazing.

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