Touring Rome...

We walked and periodically hopped on and off the "Hop on-Hop off" buses to tour Rome...

We saw beautiful little spots along the way...

And, well, what can I say??? Perhaps this is a new concept for serving the homeless...

New camera...creates new photographer nut!!!

(and wow!!! what a nice camera...Canon 5D)
Oops...I stand corrected...it's a Canon 7D!!!

A quiet little bistro on the side of the road...

The Spanish Steps...I think they're there...can you see them through the throngs of tourists???

And on to the Trevi Fountain...Belissimo!!!

And yep...throngs of people again!!! Most of them were turning around and pointing at me...it was so hot, I was spouting more fluids than the fountain!!!

Some of our cruiser friends toured Rome after the cruise and saw the fountain at night...all lit up and less people!!!

This guy wouldn't give up...he got exasperated because as the bus sat here at the pick up spot, try as he might, he couldn't get a sale...didn't matter if you already had a parasol, he still wanted you to buy his!!! No black velvet paintings or pottery piggy banks though...

This was fascinating...just outside of the Coliseum is the Palantine Hill...the centermost hill of the Seven Hills of Rome. Augustus actually declared this site the original town of Rome after fragments of Bronze Age pots and tools were found. The site was roped off, and the archaeological dig was begun...and here it is today...

Back on Track...and Ready to Post!!!

Our first stop on our recent trip was to sunny Rome...and let me tell you...the sun was shining in overdrive!!! Supposedly it was around 33 degrees centigrade which would put it at 91 degrees Farenheit...I swear it was closer to 100, with about 90% humidity... But hey! We're in Rome!!!

Anyone for a swim???

Our first day we walked along the Fiume Tevere and around the Castel Sant' Angelo, both near our hotel, the Atlante Star.

Isn't she beautiful?

A little side spot that looked like a cool spot to sit and chat with the neighbors...

Probably the best mode of transportation in Rome...

Just for you Wayne!!! In England they put boots around the wheel of a car for parking too long...in Rome, they'll tow ya!!!

I think Luigi may qualify as my Stranger #1...he was our waiter in our favorite restaurant in Rome, the Varona. Very close to our hotel, we walked here our first night. We were hot, tired and hungry! Luigi took care of us..he brought out this, that and the other, all delectable! He told us that he's been a waiter for a long time, and that for awhile he was in the States, also working as a waiter. He was delightful and made our dinner that much more enjoyable!!!

I believe this is the Roman version of the Mary Kay car!!!

I think you need one Doryce!!!

It was so hot, even the cement lion was shvitzing...

The Miller family...our traveling companions, extraordinaire!!!

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Hi All!!!

Just a note to let you all know that I didn't drown in the Mediterranean seas nor did I crash on the highway to Mammoth...just a glitch in computer technology in the new place!!! I'll be posting early next week!!!

Thanks for checking in, and I hope you'll be back next week!!!

The Chieftess...aka...Kathy!!!

ps...my new complication!!! One sliced, stitched, and splinted finger!!!

I should be getting the new modem today or tomorrow and will begin posting asap!!!

Moving Days!!!

Our dear friends Art and Linda (and traveling companions extraordinaire) helped us with our first load to the Mountain!!! We each drove a vehicle, stuffed to the proverbial gills. Once there, the unloading took place, relatively effortlessly...except...Art had some difficulty with the Hubman's shoes...

What?!!! The Wart Hog made it???

It's a long story, but suffice it to be said that the Hubman and I struck a deal...he could keep his precious wart hog front and center as long as I could keep my family artwork...I think he got the better part of the deal...

Self explanatory!!!

The Hubman getting used to the stairs and the altitude...take a deep breath...

First story boxes...

Second story foxes...

Linda doing her best Mata Hari impersonation...

Occasionally we carried stuff upstairs...

Lot's to put away...

Yep...that's our view!!!

Natalie and Greg came by to see us...Natalie offered to hold the flag until a proper holder was put in place...

(you can see Natalie in her Heritage Square costume in Petrea's Pasadena Daily Photo blog...)

Greg attempting to put the flag holder in place so Natalie can sit and relax on the awesome deck....

The Hubman getting used to the new digs...

Ohhhhh...Daisy....all those stairs...we're all going to be huffing and puffing!!!

Stay tuned...I'll be back...but it may be awhile...

South Pasadena Rotary *heart* Corazon...part 3

Awww Geeeze, Kathy!!! Another picture???

Chiropractor extraordinaire...4 years Corazon veteran!!!

The family always fixes lunch...usually beans, rice and tortillas...this year, a special deep fried cheese and meat tasty treat and some awesome homemade salsa!!!

A well deserved siesta...first time at a Super Build and all tuckered out!!!

It's another good ol' fashion roof raising...

Tools of the trade...

Design consultation for the counter...

another Super Build first timer and already an expert tile setter!!!

Yep! I do believe this board's straight!!!

He should know...not only is he a contractor by trade, he's a 4 year veteran of the

Rotary Super Builds!!!

Mahalo!!!

Showing his appreciation for his first time building!!!

Family participation...

The roof brigade!!!

Big brother and little sis getting excited about their new loft!!!

Mom, Dad and little "who's it"

The whole family!!!

Builders extraordinaire...

So Pas Rotary, Blair High School Interact Club (Rotary sponsored leadership club), and Corazon volunteers...

If you're interested in more information or volunteering for a Corzon project click here.