Today I decided what Happens In Rome doesn't stay in Rome:-) I've been home now for almost a month and the only excuse I can find for not writing is that I've been a bit overwhelmed. Not only with lots of catching up to do with my Shaklee Business, but also nursing myself back to 100% health. Unfortunately this process is taking a lot longer than I ever thought it would. You'll soon discover why.
We did have a FANTASTIC Vacation and loved everything about Italy including the Rome Marathon........one of the Main Reason's for our Vacation.
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| My Medal and other goodies earned for running 26.2. |
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This is Rob and I getting ready to run. I unfortunately came down with a bad cold a couple days before we left Minnesota and by the time we landed in Rome, I was one sick little girl. I did make it through the Marathon and my husband ran by my side the entire way. He made a promise to my Mom he wouldn't leave me........he kept his promise. So needless to say, not a fast marathon for us but number 19 down in the books for me. A beautiful scenic course too. We plan on running again next year if our schedule allows and of course we can find some affordable tickets.
After a few days in Rome, we ventured on to Naples which was the other reason for our vacation......to visit my lovely cousin Marcia and her husband Tim. Although we loved Rome, espeically since we were there during the election of the new Pope, Naples is truly a Remarkable city. The most memorable part of Rome was actually being there during such an exciting time in history.........here is the Pope Live! Yep we saw the POPE.......well kind of anyhow....on screen. Too cool! To be in Rome with all the Cardinals from around the world was quite sur-real.
We took the train back to Naples on Sunday late afternoon after our Run, arriving in Naples about 7 pm. Marcia had all ready contacted her physician and we saw him immediately the next morning. Diagnosis...........Bronchitis. WOW. never in my life have I run and finished a marathon with Bronchitis. I hope to never repeat that experience.
We had many fun filled days in Naples. All the food was incredible! Marcia made us so many wonderful dishes. Baked Eggplant with Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella and Red Sauce. Pasta with Artichokes which I tried to replicate at home, and Pasta with Baby Zuchinni......all delicious.
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| Can it get any better...........Pasta, Sauteed Eggplant, Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella and Red Sauce with lots of Parmesan |
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| Rob is in Heaven........Pizza Napoletana |
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| Big Fat Donuts. Yum |
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| More Pizza....Pizza Grande |
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| Mussels in a Spicy Sauce......bread to soak up the juices. Heaven! |
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| Lunch in a buggy. Only in Naples. Big fat buns stuffed with Greens and Cheese. Yummy. And she was so cute! |
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| Gelato....need I say more. |
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| Drive along Amalfi Coast - Positano |
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| Dinner in Saorrento |
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| More Pizza...homemade at the Neighbors. We became such very good friends. Now to learn Italian before we go back so we can communicate more. They were so much fun! |
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| Homemade Sausage to sample. Rob loved every bite. |
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| Yep a good Time had by all. |
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| Even Desert..........Rum Cake. Italian Specialty. |
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| Seafood Pasta at Marie's. Delicious. Best I have ever had. |
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Second Course......Roasted Artichokes, Grilled Summer Squash, Squid in Spicy Tomato Sauce and Grilled Prawns.
No Kidding...........We ate every bite! |
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| Yummy Pastries for Desert. Marie even made Tiramasu. Needless to say this meal went on for hours and hours. |
After 8 days of touring Naples and meeting many of Marcia's friends, it was time to say good bye. Here we are headed back to Rome for one more day of sight-seeing and eating back at our favorite restaurant.
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| Sad to leave Naples and Marcia. Tired too! |
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| House Specialty back at our Favorite Restaurant in Rome. Our last meal before we head home. Pasta with Cauliflower, pancetta, and shaved Ricotta Salata. Delicious. |
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| Pasta with Peas, Bacon, Mushrooms, in a light Cream Sauce. Mom's Favorite |
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| Rob's Number one pick.....Buccatani in read sauce with spicy sausage. |
It was a good trip and I can't wait to go back. Ciao.
