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Outside our Palace! Hotel Palace Ergfie |
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Our first nite we weren't too familiar with getting around. We waited for a taxi for about 30 minutes and finally on our way to the restaurant. |
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Posh Estates |
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The hotel lobby was incredible |
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but as you exited the lobby... |
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the gold became gilded |
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Readying for the New Year! |
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and what a start a 5 course dinner of all of the greatest italian dishes, pasta, ravioli, ricotta, pepperoni, mozzarella, a delicious entree that surely kept our mouth watering. |
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Friends & Fun in Rome |
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Our tour friends, Nathanael & Carol were great partners as we celebrated Maryellen's birthday. The italian singer/guitar player and welcomed us to Rome playing Come back to Sorrento and Amore! |
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Happy New Year! |
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The champagne flowed and the festivities were underway as people kissed, hugged and welcomed the new year, roman style! |
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Happy Birthday Maryellen! |
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40??? nahhhh |
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Everyone enjoyed the new year! |
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there were at least 3 birthdays and a couple across from us was from Florida, they were celebrating their 2nd anniversary. |
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Salud! |
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The wait staff enjoys the new year as they await their tips from the Americans! |
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Sausage & Beans |
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An Italian tradition to welcome the new year with peace and prosperity. Even Maryellen tried a little portion for good luck! |
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Happy Birthday Maryellen! |
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Now that's a bottle of champagne! |
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What kids?? |
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of course once we saw some children dancing and playing with their family we couldn't help but think of... |
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The streets of Rome were alive |
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New Year's evening, we found a cab and they wanted 75Euros! for a ride home. We found the metro and it was free! |
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A grand celebration! |
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for Maryellen's 40th |
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