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R is for ruins. O is for ornate stuff. M is for much to do. E is for eating. That does sum up my experience in Rome quite accurately. But before I call it a wrap, let’s try to
recap a few more details, if only for the sake of my own recollection in years
to come when trying to recall which ornate stuff, exactly, I laid my eyes on.

As far as ruins go, we spent quite a bit of time exploring the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and

“Florence seriously overwhelms” is the first message with which some travel guides forewarn visitors before they try to take on all the art, history and other
culture-y stuff for which the city is famously known. And Chris and I were somewhat overwhelmed (ok,
I freaked out) when we learned, the day before getting to Florence, that you’re supposed to have
reservations for all sorts of the museums.
Like you’re gonna be stuck in a 3-hour line to get in th

Well, I'm still hesitant every time I pronounce Cinque Terre (a super Americanized way? an attempt at a half-decent Italian accent? am I the only one who worries about such things?), but there's NO hesitation in my recommendation that this is a fabulous place to visit (bah-dum-chah!). On June 27, Chris and I said goodbye to Dave, Kate, and France, (and the fantastic time we had with all three), bo