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| St. Mary Maggiore, one of the four papal churches, 4th century, updated now and then |
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| Inside; sort of like St. Paul Without the Walls, though not nearly so immense |
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| Holy Crib of JHC |
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| I like Mary Maggie, even with its far away, nearly invisible and poorly lit mosaics; Vicki is not so keen |
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| Central apse half dome: "Atta' girl, Mom!" |
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| "Two...four...six...eight...time to transubstantiate!" |
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| Love the feather dancers and the Evil Eye |
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| Probably rather old tower...just walking around |
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| Through the ruins of Trajan's Baths |
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| Resting in a pretty piazza |
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| Interestingly named |
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| Near the colossal building |
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| Vicki's pizza at Naumachia; I had the usual Napoli |
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| The accursed San Clemente |
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| Street scene |
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| Nice old palazzos/hotels all around |
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| Tropical habit |
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| On a nearly invisible outside porch of Mary Maggie, a presumably very old Pantokrator |
Finally sat down and caught up on your blog. Loved all the Sicily, Naples, and Pompeii photos. Thought it would take too long to comment on each one since I was so far behind!
ReplyDeleteYou have been missed. But I know you have more pressing responsibilities...and V and I are envious of your on-going g-parent time!
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