Ever since we came to Italy I’ve been meaning to visit the Swedish church in Rome and their weekly playgroup meetings. A couple of weeks ago I finally managed to get my act together and am I ever glad I did! The kids loved every minute of the 2-hour playdate. There was a break with [...]
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The husband came home from work on Friday last week and announced that he had planned a surprise weekend trip for us the following day. And he refused to tell me where we were going. Hello – does he know me at ALL? I don’t much like surprises. Not even the good kind. Finally after [...]
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Last week I was driving to Ostia, a seaside town that can boast of some of the most beautiful beaches in Lazio, to visit a friend. This drive isn’t normally too difficult and on a good “traffic day” I can make it in 45 minutes (during rush hour it takes twice as long).
You know, I’m [...]
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I’m looking out the window and two things come to mind. The first is: Oh, Lord, these windows need to be cleaned – but never mind that now. The second thought is that I hate the rainy and gray weather we’re having. In Italy you don’t go out when it rains. I can’t even find [...]
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