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Author Archives: Robert S. Robbins
Venice Day One
Sunday was my last day in Rome and my first day in Venice. So the initial goal for the day was to get from Rome to Venice. I checked out of my hotel in Rome around 8:00 p.m. without taking … Continue reading
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Tagged Antica Locanda al Gambero, Doge's Palace, Italy, Piazza San Marco, Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Basilica, Venice
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Last Day In Rome
For my last day in Rome I didn’t want to stray far from my hotel because the blisters on my feet were very painful. I had to take an aspirin every few hours. The first thing I did was get … Continue reading
Rome Day Six
The sixth day of my week in Rome got off to a bad start when the cashier at the Farmacrimi Stazione Termini only gave me a few Euro coins in change for a 50 Euro bill I gave her to … Continue reading
Rome Day Five
My fifth day in Rome was a Thursday and my goal was to visit the Capitoline Museums since it was closed on the day I first tried to visit it. I took subway line B in the direction of Laurentina … Continue reading
Rome Day Four
My goal on the fourth day of my week in Rome was to see the Spanish Steps and to visit the Galleria Borghese. I had a reservation for the Galleria Borghese at 1:00 p.m. so the day’s planning had to … Continue reading
Rome Day Three
For my third day in Rome I had a long list of landmarks to see. I began by taking the Metro Line A from Termini Station to the Barberini Station. I easily found my way to the Trevi Fountain which … Continue reading
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Tagged Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Italy, Largo di Torre Argentina, Palazzo Altemps, Pantheon, Protestant Cemetery, Rome
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Rome Day Two – Vatican Museums
On my second day in Rome my goal was to the see the other top attraction, the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. If you only have a few days in Rome you should try to see the Roman Forums … Continue reading
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Tagged Italy, Rome, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Grottos, Vatican Museums
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Rome Day One
This year I made a trip to another major European country, Italy. I have been planning this trip for over two years. I learned enough Italian to be able to read it a little and I did a lot of … Continue reading
Encrypting Email
I have been reading the book I bought at the International Spy Museum in Washington DC, The Snowden Files by Luke Harding, and I have actually learned something from it. The Snowden Files: The Inside Story of the World’s Most … Continue reading
Washington Spy Mission
Yesterday I made my annual bus trip to Washington DC. I keep going to Washington DC in April because the local bus company offers a trip for the Cherry Blossom Festival. I may go on an overnight trip to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Dupont Circle, International Spy Museum, Kramerbooks, National Gallery of Art, Raku
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First Trip to New York City in 2014
Yesterday, March 15, 2014, I made my first trip to New York City in 2014. I have not gone anywhere since my New Orleans vacation in October. I have been very bored. I have been busy preparing for my major … Continue reading
Halloween In New Orleans
For my final day in New Orleans I decided to visit Magazine Street. I began my day with breakfast in the hotel courtyard since they left me a card to order it again. I then walked to Canal Street and … Continue reading
Wednesday In New Orleans
On Wednesday I visited another art museum. I walked to Canal Street and took the St.Charles Avenue streetcar to Julia Street. From there I walked to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Once again I arrived an hour too early … Continue reading
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Tagged Cafe Amelie, Louisiana Music Factory, Napoleon House, New Orleans, Ogden Museum of Southern Art
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Tuesday In New Orleans
On Tuesday I walked to Walgreen’s and bought a bar of soap and some sunscreen lotion. On future trips, I may pack more supplies instead of relying on local pharmacies. I bought three more Jazzy Passes from the convenience store … Continue reading
Monday In New Orleans
My second day in New Orleans began with a phone call informing me that my complimentary breakfast was ready in the courtyard. After breakfast I explored the French Quarter and located 722 Toulouse Street where Tennessee Williams once lived. Then … Continue reading
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Tagged Mulate's Restaurant, New Orleans, Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1, Steamboat Natchez
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New Orleans Sunday–Anne Rice Book Signing
My first full day in New Orleans began with a walk to Walgreens on Royal Street. I had to buy some shaving cream, anti-acid pills, pain reliever, and a few Jazzy Passes. Walgreens was sold out of Jazzy Passes so … Continue reading
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Tagged Anne Rice, Commander's Palace, Lafayette Cemetery, New Orleans
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Trip Down To New Orleans
I began my week long vacation in New Orleans by driving down to Philadelphia International Airport. I think I left at 5:00 a.m. and stopped at the Hickory Run Travel Plaza at 6:48 a.m. to buy gas and breakfast at … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Jackson Hotel, Café du Monde, Jackson Square, New Orleans, St. Louis Cathedral
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New York City For Japanophiles
Yesterday I made my 28th trip to New York City. This trip was sponsored by the Williamsport Area School District Alumni Association so I did not have to park at the transit center. Instead the bus picked us up at … Continue reading
A Slightly Amusing Thing Happened On The Way To Forum
On Thursday I saw the musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at the Community Theatre League in Williamsport. This play was particularly interesting for me because I am planning a trip to Italy and I’m … Continue reading