Italy - Roma Museo Nationale - the Boxer

Almost 20 years ago when we first came to Rome, we first saw the Boxer. Ever since then when we came back to Rome I’d try to see him. This is the first time I succeeded. And it was worth the  visit. 

The immediacy and naturalness of the sculpture makes it not just memorable but also relatable. 

There are other notable works of ancient art with many busts, frescoes and mosaics. 

We did not use a guide, so my u understanding of what I saw was limited. There was an entire floor that appeared to be the reconstruction of an ancient villa. 

Italy - Roma ‘our apartment’

When we stayed in Roma for a few months in 2015 we were very lucky to find via a home exchange site this wonderful apartment in Roma. It is near Corso Trieste and in a true neighbourhood. Returning feels like a home coming. 

Italy - Roma

A day out and about in the Eternal City. 

We saw many sights, but enjoyed the moment instead of taking photos. 

Croatia - Last Boat to Cavtat

Our last night we decided to make the most of it and take the last boat to Cavtat for the ride and dinner. 

There as ice cream for desert and a taxi ride back to Mlini. 

Croatian Cats

The cats here are just charming. Friendly, healthy, looking and interested in people. They’re obviously well loved.

Croatian Sunsets

We have really enjoyed watching the sunset from our balcony. As the sun goes down, the birds sing their last farewell of the day. And the bats come out.

Croatia - Elephiti Islands - A Great Day Out

What a great day out! We embarked with  Vivado from Mlini and saw 3 Elphiti Islamds. Lovely! 

That’s the regular ferry. I thought it was a yacht at first.

Another church and some of the decorations from it.

I thought the patron saint had great legs. 

It became a sunset tour as we returned to Mlini. 

View from a church to the water

Croatian cats are super friendly and just lovely. 

Dubrovnik Old Harbour