Tag Archives: Vatican

Contest Results and Winner Announced

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Margie Miklas

As promised after 5pm today I would post the results of the photo locations and announce the winner of the contest, who will receive an autographed copy of “Memoirs of a Solo Traveler – My Love Affair with Italy.” One … Continue reading →

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More Italy News – Protester on Dome at St Peter’s at the Vatican

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Margie Miklas

This week at St Peter’s there was more drama than usual when a protestor scaled the dome after climbing over a railing around the cupola.

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Photo Collage – Church Interiors in Italy

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I have been so preoccupied with editing my book and getting the word out that I sort of slacked off on posting anything about Italy, and frankly doing much of anything else. So today I worked outside a little in … Continue reading →

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Italy’s “8 per mille” religious tax

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I have commented previously about my observations while in Italy regarding the collections taken at church. I had noticed on every occasion that during the Mass the collections consisted solely of change. Later I learned that the churches are “paid” … Continue reading →

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Photos from Rome – Italy Travel

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I have been to Rome five times and still have not seen all of it. The first time was for six days and it was exhausting since we were on the go continually. There is just so much to see … Continue reading →

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Italy Photos – Street Scenes

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Italy is full of interesting people and places and naturally I see these as photo opportunities. Enjoy. These cats look pretty healthy and I guess if I hung out near the water on the Amalfi Coast I would have a … Continue reading →

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Photos – Food and Restaurants in Italy

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I keep hearing that the photos of the food in Italy are everybody’s favorites,  so here are a few more plus some shots of some of my favorite kinds of places to eat in Italy – outdoor restaurants. Enjoy! I … Continue reading →

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Vatican Museum Tops in Tourist Destinations

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Anyone who has been to Italy has likely been to the Vatican Museum and waited in line like I have to get inside. Ansa, the Italian news agency reports that for the first time, the Vatican Museum has had over … Continue reading →

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The Beatification of John Paul II

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Margie Miklas

Sunday May 1 I didn’t expect to be so emotionally affected as I was today during the beatification ceremony of John Paul II. I went to Santa Maria Maggiore to watch outside on the big screen, and since I arrived … Continue reading →

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My Second Day in Rome

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Margie Miklas

April 29 I am sitting in the peaceful serene garden at the convent where I am staying, and it is a welcome scene after spending the day yesterday walking all over Rome and the Vatican. Everything is blooming and I … Continue reading →

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