This year, Joyce & David came with me as we started our Italian adventure in Rome. We arrived on 26 September, and for the first few nights stayed at the Villa Maria - Casa per Ferie (Holiday House). Villa Maria is next door to the Salvator Mundi International Hospital where S. Marion Etzle works. We are very grateful for S. Marion's help in getting around this tourist-packed city.
We were barely unpacked but took off for something to see. We knew we were close to the Tiber River and headed that way. This was our route "there". The route "back" took us through the garden by the star. According to Google, Villa Maria is at an elevation of 250 feet. On our return from the river, we started at an elevation of 36 feet. I see now why it was such a challenge climbing up the trails in the garden.
After 48 hours of NO sleep, we collapsed into our beds.
After a good night's sleep and feeling refreshed, we started the next day at the breakfast room:
For simple but comfortable accommodations, we highly recommend Villa Maria. More info is here: http://www.villamaria.pcn.net/?lang=en
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