1. Vacation Travel • Поездки

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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Locked out. (5.1.2012)

The thumbs-downer's been locked out, hopefully for good. Must be very frustrated today :)

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From Project RuSu 365

  • Baby Jesus in the manager on the altar of the Pantheon. Seems he's lying on a tallis.
  • Raphael's tomb in the Pantheon.
  • Young children with gladiator in front of the Pantheon.
  • Detail of the Fontana del Pantheon (1575) in front of the Pantheon.
  • Boy petting a carriage horse in front of the Pantheon.
  • The 8th century Church of Sant' Eustachio with a deer head & cross atop it.
  • A miniature dachshund in his winter coat.
  • Glazed doughnuts.
  • Rome building detail.
  • Tiled rooftop.
  • Nun on her mobile phone.
  • The ruins of Largo di Torre Argentina date from Rome's Republican era, 4th - 2nd centuries BCE. Julius Caesar was assassinated here.
  • Temple remains in  Largo di Torre Argentina.
  • Rustem at the ruins in Largo di Torre Argentina square.
  • Locked out. (5.1.2012)<br />
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The thumbs-downer's been locked out, hopefully for good. Must be very frustrated today :)
  • Largo di Torre Argentina has a no-kill cat sanctuary.
  • Black beauty.
  • The cats roam freely amongst the ruins.
  • Ancient Roman columns at Largo di Torre Argentina. What a view out one's window.
  • Piazza Argentina.
  • 1223742supersnappz

    on June 26, 2012

    Superb composure and textures

  • Howard's Photography

    on May 2, 2012

    Cool shot...and very appropriate!

  • WildeLifePhotography

    on May 2, 2012

    Love this. Seems to be a universal shot shared around the world.

  • photofreak

    on May 2, 2012

    Great shot, nice detail! There are still thumbs up and thumbs down on my screen, so I'm not sure why we are celebrating???

  • 58952oldaccounthenryklepc

    on May 2, 2012

    Very nice picture.

  • Dennis Warren

    on May 2, 2012

    Nice warm tones...locks are good for keeping honest folks out.

  • Art in Photography

    on May 2, 2012

    Love the texture and tones.

  • Happy Tree

    on May 2, 2012

    Ditto, glad to see you back in here!

  • paulbellinger

    on May 2, 2012

    Nice shot! Glad to have you back!

  • irishmurr

    on May 1, 2012

    Fabulous dof -- perfect shot for the day!

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