20 June 2014

ROME // THE ETERNAL CITY



Today we celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary and each year I remember the city break in Rome which led to our engagement. We had initially been travelling along the Sardinian Coast with its sparkly blue seas, white powdery sands bordered by nestling pine trees and fallen needles, until Paul decided we ditch the Island for some city fun. After a turbulent flight we thankfully landed in the eternal city as dusk was settling in, we headed to the old quater and using some pigeon Italian I managed to secure us a private flat near the Pantheon. After a quick refresh we stepped out into the glow of the fading sun, walking along cobbled stones through narrow passages and out into a piazza, where the locals sat on benches deep in conversation, their hands punctuating each point. As the stars came out, the street lights lit up the many fountains and bars, music filled the air and the excited buzz of couples exploring the city brought the night to life.


We squeezed into a pizzeria, sharing our table with strangers and watched the men, who'd turned white from the flying flour, spin the dough into the air before smashing it down onto marble surfaces and creating a taste of Italy. We ate gelato's by day and drank mojitio's by night as the city unfolded its treasures to us. As much as I was thrilled to see the iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, I was even more excited to drink espresso amongst the locals and watch the bustle of the city pass by.

On our last night we wandered through the streets after a cocktail or two and hugged the wall, taking  shelter at the edge of a small piazza as the heavens opened up in a flash storm. I turned to find Paul drenched and on one knee, waiting for my answer. I was so surprised that I asked three times if he was serious before saying yes. What can I say I'm a sucker for romance.

I always said that I would like to take F there to eat ice cream and wander through the old streets, until we find a little piazza to watch the world go by.

I've set up this Pinterest board full of inspiration do follow along. I'd love to know what romantic destination holds your heart?




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27 comments

  1. This made me a little weepy! What a lovely memory shared, and I hope you had a good anniversary! I long to go back to Italy, just for pizza and gelato alone (oh and the culture and all that...)

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  2. What a lovely post :) We spent a couple of days in Rome during our honeymoon - it is very beautiful, and oozes charm & romance :)

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  3. Ahh amazing, so romantic! I really want to go to Rome as well as lots of other Italian cities, I went to Venice a few years ago, it's one of my favourite places x

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  4. beautiful post! I'd love to go to Rome x

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  5. I've never been to Italy! congrats on your anniversary! x

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  6. Oh wow seriously what a wonderful story and I don't think I will ever get board of Italy - such a wonderful country

    Laura x

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  7. What a romantic story! How very sweet! :) Your pictures are great! x

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  8. WOW what a lovely story! I love hearing how people met or got engaged as I'm a sucker for a romantic story! I have never been to Rome but you have made me want to go there! happy anniversary! x

    JustJulie | Beauty Blog

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  9. Oh my goodness! Squee! Romance and love is in the air! Lovely story.
    I adore Italy, but havent yet visited Rome

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  10. Such an amazing place to get engaged, love the board too!

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  11. oh gosh what a story , lovely to hear , i also love your pictures , romance is a beautiful thing

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  12. Such a romantic setting for what is obviously a very romantic occasion! Makes me wonder if that's where Roma got its name.

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  13. What a lovely, romantic story. Rome is amazing, I real want to take the kids there one day.

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  14. We were going to go to Rome as a late honeymoon but found out we were expecting the twins so it didn't happen but we have said that when the children are older we'll have belated honeymoon. Beautiful pictures x

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  15. Stunning photos - make me want to visit. I love Barcelona as spent my 30th birthday there!

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  16. i would like to go to Italy, never actually been there, very special and romantic place for you

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  17. Happy Anniversary! Hope you had a lovely day! And such a romantic proposal!

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  18. Happy Anniversary! This looks so beautiful and I am so pleased you had a lovely time x

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  19. We nearly went to Italy. Beautiful post.. We have only been to Paris.

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  20. A lovely story and happy anniversary! We'd love to go to Rome x

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  21. what a lovely romantic story of an engagement :-)
    Happy anniversary!

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  22. Aw what a lovely memory! I love Rome and would love to go back with the kids x x

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  23. Such a lovely post and so well written I almost felt as if I were there. It's made me really want to go and see the sights but also drink coffee with the locals and try some gelato!

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  24. Oh I love Rome so much. We went before we had kids and I can't wait to go back. Love your post!

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  25. What a lovely post and memory - I would love to make it to Rome one day. x

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  26. What a perfect story! I have always wanted to go to Rome x

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  27. So romantic! Love the post and pictures so much <3

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