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A good breakfast to start your day. A choice of cereals, juice,  yogurts, fresh rolls and cornetti (croissants), meat and cheese plate, tea, coffee or chocolate. You won't find that in many hotels in Italy, let alone B&Bs

Yesterday's Advice:

Tipping - a question nearly everyone asks. What you must remember is that waiters and waitresses are paid a good salary, they are not dependent on your good will. So most Italians will leave the loose change from the bill. That doesn't stop you from leaving something though, if you have had a lot of help (with the language maybe to understand the menu), or you have been royally treated. But even so, never more than 10%. You should also check, especially in the big cities, that they have not already added a service charge. This is not the same as a cover charge, where all restaurants add one or two Euro for the cutlery, napkins and sometimes the bread.

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Important Info for European travellers

The paper copy of the E111 reciprocal medical cover between European nations will not be accepted after 2005. From 1 January 2006, you will need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to receive healthcare that becomes necessary during a visit to an EEA country or Switzerland. There is further information available on the Department of Health's site

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Rome has stepped up security in the squares and museums, particularly for those with backpacks. Always make sure that you have some form of identity on you.

Peace and Tranquillity - use Anne's Place as the accommodation and your base for  exploring central Italy, including Rome (30 minutes by train), or simply walking. Relax with us, return after a day in Rome to a comfortable house,   watch a movie from our library, listen to music or watch satellite TV.

You could read a book on the terrace, with a glass of local wine.

Take yourself to one of the wonderful local restaurants that will welcome you.

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The house itself in new (build on top of an original land-house, where the small-holder would live for the period that he was harvesting the vines and the olives), and all the facilities are the best. Each room has its own bathroom.

Secluded and restful, simply to get away from it all, with no restrictions.

With rooms on the ground floor, we welcome physically handicapped visitors. We can even provide wheelchairs on request

Don't be concerned, the Italian medical service might look old fashioned, but in fact it is quite good.

TOURIST ADVICE  Anne can offer you advice on all aspects of Rome and Lazio, where to go, who to see, what to do.

SECURITY - People often write of their concerns over Rome. Unfortunately, like any big city, there are pickpockets (especially on the Metro), taxi drivers will fleece you, the bars charge a fortune if you sit at one of their tables.  We have had guests who have had their passports stolen (even at the War cemetery in Cassino), who have had wallets stolen, and even money taken directly from their "bum bags". Anne's Place always briefs visitors on these pitfalls and how to avoid them.

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The whole roasted pig (porchetta) is something worth trying. It is boned and rolled with strong herbs and pepper, roasted over a spit roast, and served often simply with rough country bread and wine. Ariccia (a town between Albano and Genzanno, south east of Rome) boasts to be the origin of porchetta, and you will find many eating places there serving this wonderful food. Stay ByAnne, your Rome accommodation, for this advice, and far more.

Staying in Italy is an adventure. The wonderful food, the wine, the people. The public transport works. The roads are well maintained. The shops have everything. Stay ByAnne, your B&B Rome, and live that adventure.

Afraid of the language problems that you might have ? Don't be, the Italians are generally very helpful when there is a need. Try and follow the rules, and there should not be a need, stay ByAnne (accommodation Rome) and you'll be well looked after

As hard as Rome tries, it is still a polluted city. They are offering special deals for motor bike and moped riders to go "clean", looking at electric taxis and buses; but it is still polluted. But to enjoy Rome, you do not have to stay there and breathe in the fumes 24 hours a day. Take yourself into the countryside around Rome, use the public transport. It is actually quicker to the centre of Rome from Anne's Place (Rome accommodation) than staying on the outskirts of Rome.

What is service ? What do you expect from a hotel or a bed and breakfast ? A friendly welcome ? Help and advice ? A clean room, a good shower, a good breakfast ? Peace and quiet ? Unobtrusive management and staff ? A bar ? Look at Tripadivsor and you'll find all of these reflected in the comments from people that have stayed at Anne's Place.

Rome, the eternal city. Most folks love it, a few hate it. Most have a wonderful experience, for a few it's a nightmare. Those who have loved it, those who have had a wonderful experience, are those who did not expect to find things the way they are at home. They expected the Italians to be different. They did not expect to find burgers on every corner. They did not expect that everyone would have brilliant English (or German, or French). They learnt a few words of Italian, and could be polite. They weren't xenophobic, and you don't need to wave the stars and stripes, or the Union Flag (Union Jack) in their faces; but you don't loudly exclaim how much better things are at home, and how you can get a proper coffee at home, and how much better the food tastes at home, and how much better the drivers are at home. And you don't go up to an Italian and demand, in your own language, that they tell you the way to the Forum, or the Coliseum, or the Vatican. And you don't wear a vest, or a t-shirt, or anything else that might offend the Italian culture. You'll get this, and much more, from Anne, when you stay at Anne's Place, your Rome accommodation

I'll step of the soapbox now, I've said my twopenneth !!!

This was never meant to be a blog, as it says that it is advice, but I admit to being annoyed with a posting on TripAdvisor by a gentleman who complained about his time in Rome. We have had all nations and all colours staying with us, and never had anyone who did not enjoy their time in the Eternal City. But as I said yesterday, you cannot expect this to be Quincy, Illinois (I use Quincy as an example because I worked there for two years, and that was kind of different to anywhere else I'd been - in fact a bigger culture shock than working in the Middle East). Assimilate, assimilate, assimilate. You might have to queue (get in a line) for some of the places that you'd like to see - accept it. The service in the restaurant might be slow - accept it - it's not MacDonald's (the slow food movement started in Rome, when MacDonald's opened their Burger Bar (I cannot bring myself to say restaurant) close to the Spanish Steps). The Metro might be crowded, accept it (but watch for pickpockets). The driving might be chaotic, and they won't stop for you stood by a pedestrian crossing, accept it - go with the flow - watch how the locals cross the road and follow them. Anne's Place is your place - your bed and breakfast Rome

The Vatican Museums has to be the most important collection of art in the world, and a must when visiting Rome. The ancient statues that Michelangelo was influenced by, the Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Maps, through the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.  St Peter's Basilica hosts many special works, including  Michelangelo's Pietà and many other treasures. Every Wednesday is the Papal audience (for which you will need tickets). Bear in mind that a strict dress code is applied in the Vatican, no shorts (knees must be covered, and shoulders must be covered. Learn more by staying at Anne's Place - B&B Rome

It's getting cold ! Particularly at night ! You'll need your woolly jumpers and thermals when you venture out of an evening. And the restaurants do not have the temperature turned up, so they can be quite cool as well. It isn't going to get better either, so be prepared. Mind you, the Italians will be in their fur coats, knee length boots, and the whole shebang, they will feel the cold more that the average. But, te wor  Geordie hinnies, you'll manage in yer cropped tops an short skirts.  

Frosty mornings, but clear skies. The temperature has dropped, and will stay low. Wear warm clothing, but watch out for pickpockets, particularly on the Metro and the buses. Talking of which, there are several types of tickets available on the combined transport systems in and about Rome. ATAC Roma has a good site in English to explain all the types of tickets. It isn't the easiest site to navigate on, but what info you can find is good and up to date.

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Our itenerary passes the castles of Genazzono and Colonna, the church of the Collegiata dell'Assunta in Valmontone, the Palazzo Pallavinini in Zagarolo, until we come to the massive stone walls of the ancient acropolis in Segni, followed by the town of Palestrina wich is dominated by an imposing shrine dedicated to "Foruna Primigenia" one of the most important places of worship in the pagan world. Accompanied tours can be aranged.