Rome Part 1 - The Host's & Neighborhood
We had a wonderful holiday weekend in Rome last weekend, and owe a HUGE thank you to my cousin Phillip and his partner Marlon, who were fantastic hosts. Not only was their apartment in a very cool part of town, but we walked into to a room full of guide books, a phone & charger, fresh towels and extra toiletries, in case we forgot something. I mean, come on. This is the door to their apartment, loved it. Shot of the neighborhood On top of everything, they cooked us a 4 course italian meal on Sunday night that was so good. A big thank you to Phillip and Marlon for the wonderful company and hospitality. We hope they make it over to Dublin to visit us. I didn't get a shot of the dessert, I guess I was too eager to eat it One of the best things about staying with locals are their tips and recommendations that make you feel like a local, even if it's for just a few days. Every morning, Brian and I started our day with a cappuccino and croissant at the ...