This is me. In the World.

Two years ago, while traveling in Spain, I was set straight by a dear friend regarding something I clung to in order to establish my identity. As is common when traveling, I was often asked where I was from, and I always responded, "New York" as that had been my last stopping point. On a hot afternoon in Sevilla, my friend overheard this exchange and set me straight: "YOU are not FROM New York. (I'm not?) "People like you are OF the world, you are not FROM New York. Whatever you do, wherever you go, the world is your home...no matter where you have been or where you are going, you will always be of the world. Paige del Mundo. Sounds much better don't you think?" I thought it sounded cartoon-characterish, but I knew his idea was right. Exploring the world - locally or faraway - has always been my passion. So here is the story of Paige del Mundo. Paige of the World. These are my pages written while being in the world. I hope you will enjoy reading as much as I enjoy telling my story.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Bounogiorno!



The next morning, after a quick run by the Tiber, we all dressed and headed out to the Plaza for breakfast and a bit of shopping before loading up in the taxi and heading back to the train station.


We took our time getting to the plaza, and stopped for many 'photo ops' along the way.

It was another beautiful day in Rome, and after such a lovely day yesterday, I think we all wished we could be Roman for one more day. But not this time.


We had our coffees, and each took time to look around the market for things we might need on the next leg of our journeys. For me, it was fruit and cheese and all the fixing for a picnic in the park or a snack on the way to Milan. Even in Europe, my love of grocery shopping comes out in full force! And in major citites, its simply the best!



And then it was time to say Ciao! Ciao! as we headed in our separate ways. What a wonderful time to spend with such a special friend. From Cartersville to Jacksonville, From New York to Rome... well, I guess it never matters where you are, good friends make any place feel like home, and every adventure magical.

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