AMOROMA

Observations and reflections about my life in Rome, including the excursions that take me beyond the walls...

Sunday, November 7, 2010

National Archeological Museum of Athens: Part 3

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Jewelry from the Mycenae Chamber Tombs 14th-13th century BC Safety Pins and jewelry have not changed much in over 3,000 years!
Saturday, November 6, 2010

National Archeological Museum of Athens: Part 2

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Zeus or Poseidon This two meter high bronze statue of Zeus or Poseidon dates from about 460 BC and was found in 1928 at the bottom of the s...
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National Archaeological Museum of Athens: Part 1

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One of the first displays that a visitor sees at the National Archeological Museum are kouri. The kouri are statues of naked youth that were...

Shopping for an Icon

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Athens is filled with tourist shops. On the first of numerous strolls through the neighborhood of Plaka we found a small shop with religious...
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Athens for the 2010 Marathon

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We just returned from Athens where Vincenzo ran in the Athens Classic Marathon. It was his second full marathon race, and his time was 10 mi...
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Saturday, October 23, 2010

Cheese Options at McDonalds

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When you stop in at McDonald's in Rome for something to eat, part of the menu will seem familiar to Americans. You can see a picture of ...
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Monday, October 18, 2010

Canonization

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On Sunday I journeyed with three friends to St. Peter's Square to witness the canonization of six saints, including Mary Mackillop, Aus...
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My journey began in San Clemente, California and continued in New York (actually Hoboken, NJ) until I came to Rome in the summer of 2007. This fascinating city is now my home.
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