“This Grave / contains all that was Mortal / of a / Young English Poet / Who / on his Death Bed, in the Bitterness of his Heart / at the Malicious Power of his Enemies / Desired / these Words to be / engraven on his Tomb Stone: / Here lies One / Whose Name was writ in Water. 24 February 1821”
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Three pieces of smart advice offered by Eric Mayer
Three pieces of smart advice offered by Eric Mayer, headmaster of St. Stephen’s School of Rome, on the first day to new students: work hard, be nice, and take healthy risks. I think it’s going to be a good semester.
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Two of many shelves of Brunello at Burnebei, one block from Casa di Alice.
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Morning cappuccino at Paulette’s, down the street from St. Stephen’s.
St. Stephen
As Charlie begins his first day at St. Stephen’s of Rome, I’ve learned that the Grateful Dead have already penned the school’s song. (With thanks to Andy Drexler): “St. Stephen” is a song by the Grateful Dead, written by Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh and Robert Hunter and originally released on the 1969 studio album Aoxomoxoa. The same year, a live version of the song was released on Live/Dead, their first concert album. Unlike the studio version, live versions usually included a section of the … more
Markets in Rome
FR Alatri Alatri Market – Every Mon Food and general market in Tecchiena. Every Monday morning. Read More… FR Atina Atina Market – Every Mon Food and general market in the centre of town, mornings only. Read More… FR Castro dei Volsci Campoli dei Volsci Market – Every Tue Food and general market in the centre. Mornings only. Read More… FR Fontana Liri Fontana Liri Market – Every Mon Food and general market in the centre of town. Mornings. Read More… FR Fumone Fumone Market – Every Mon Food and general market in the … more
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Why You Should Visit Rome’s Hot Testaccio Neighborhood – Forbes Travel Guide Blog
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Why You Should Visit Rome’s Hot Testaccio Neighborhood – Forbes Travel Guide Blog
What was once the Eternal City’s port and eventual dumping ground is now a vivacious hipster neighborhood of restaurants, markets and contemporary art.
Gastronomia Volpetti Roma Specialità alimentari tradizionali Deli
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Gastronomia Volpetti Roma Specialità alimentari tradizionali Deli
Gastronomia Roma Prodotti tipici regionali, specialità alimentari, formaggi salumi caviale