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Pompeii

Kalei has returned home to Hawaiʻi, and Kuʻulei is exploring Greece, while I am still in Rome awaiting Kuʻulei’s return here. Then we shall begin our trip back home to Hawaiʻi. Although Rome is a second home for me, I … Continue reading

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Capri

Lieto fu il nostro soggiorno al’isola di Capri, Passeggiate piacevole, Baciati dal sole, Anima in pace, Ahime, Il tempo fuggace ci obbligo a tornare, Dolci ricordi, Custoditi nel cuore, Lieto fu il nostro soggiorno a Capri Delightful was our sojourn … Continue reading

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At first he was just a name …

Today began with a quest to do a favor for a friend of a friend, but evolved into a heartfelt journey into the past from 1881 to 1884, when James Kāneholo Booth was sent by King Kalākaua to become a … Continue reading

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Magic World, frantic calls to Anna, and how we got out of Napoli alive …

I am not a navigator. I have no sense of direction, but I can drive stick shift (most of the time – I only let the car die out three times from Rome to Napoli), I know Rome and I … Continue reading

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Baci da Roma (Kisses from Rome) from Alohalani

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The fig tart was heaven in a mouthful … Grazie mille, Gino!

Our intentions were good. We really did set out to see a few museums. Unfortunately, the Modern Art Museum told us that the section with Antonio Canova’s Hercules and Lica was closed until tomorrow. We decided to dine in the … Continue reading

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