Tag Archives: Rome

The Pope’s Popeing In

Image: Guardian My parents were married 40 years ago today. On 16th September, 1970, they married in Mount Florida Parish Church on the south side of Glasgow. Three years later they had me, two after that my sister, Fiona, and … Continue reading

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Finally, Those Damn Rome Pictures

Instead of the rumoured Indian Summer, cold and crisp mornings seem to have arrived early here in Edinburgh. That’s how the days have been starting lately since September turned, with heavy rain coming on in the afternoons. I won’t be … Continue reading

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Rome Pictures

Nothing but constant rain and it’s really getting on my wick! Every day I get up and it’s chucking it down, so I know that even before I leave the house I’ll be soaked through to my skin by the … Continue reading

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Ploughing On

I’m knackered. All this week I’ve fully intended on getting to bed early so I can get up early, but each night has seen something drag out until at least 1am. Last night it was 1:30am before I turned out … Continue reading

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Back in the Saddle

I feel as though I’m finally back in the saddle again. A fair amount of work today helped me shift my mental gears and get me moving again. If you’re wondering about Rome, I’ll put my pics up later on … Continue reading

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Back From Rome and May GDR Review

We got back from Rome in the early hours of last Thursday morning after a few wonderful days in the Italian capital. I’ll go into the details of the trip starting with tomorrow’s post (including pictures from my new digital … Continue reading

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Volare

As I write this, it’s late on Saturday night and I’ve just finished packing my small, but practical bag for Rome. Exodus by Bob Marley is playing from my PC, and I’m excited and looking forward to a change of … Continue reading

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