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Roman Holiday (01.2012)

An unexpected, unplanned, non-budgeted trip to Rome courtesy of Visa International.

We had no idea Visa was sponsoring a contest, but we use our [Russian] Visa cards all the time. What a nice, welcome surprise to learn Rustem had won an all-expense paid trip for two to Rome over the Russian New Year holidays. In fact, we almost lost out because I didn't take the call seriously when some marketing agency called while Rustem was out of town on a business trip. They didn't say what the call was about so I just told them to send him an email. That never arrived but, fortunately, they did call back. Four nights at Rome's Savoy commencing January 3rd. The crowds were enormous since Romans were on holiday, too. Still, not a bad holiday present. Thank you Visa International!
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Night descending on Rome.
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Night descending on Rome.

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  • Villa Borghese rooftop.
  • Villa Borghese.
  • The Borghese Gallery. It was closed when we visited.
  • Galleria Borghese.
  • Rustem on the steps of the Borghese Gallery.
  • Rustem enjoying the sunlight in front of the Borghese Gallery.
  • On the grounds of the Villa Borghese - the largest park in Rome.
  • A Cabineri car.
  • A Christmas tree near the zoo.
  • We happened upon this shopping center, Galleria Alberto Sordi, & took a stroll through. This is the ceiling with Christmas lights.
  • This wonderful snowball with a Christmas tree in it was in the Galleria Alberto Sordi.
  • Detail of the giant snowball with swirling snow in Galleria Alberto Sordi.
  • Restaurant decor.
  • The Excelsior. I stayed here with Mom 34 years ago.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Rome.
  • Conversation in front of a hotel on the Via Veneto.
  • Holiday decorations.
  • Rome's rooftops from the Savoy's rooftop terrace.
  • Rustem on  the Savoy's rooftop terrace.
  • Night descending on Rome.
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