BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
Italy is not the only country that will suffer from lower productivity as a result of the World Cup. The Civil Service Minister is taking a hard line about civil servants leaving work early to watch Italy’s matches. For Italy’s first match tomorrow against Paraguay, it won’t be a problem as it will be played ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: June 2010
A few days in Rome, Italy
June 13, 2010
Recently, many friends and family have expressed an interest in visiting Rome and Italy. I already have my ‘guest room’ booked for a week at the end of August and September. I believe there will be few more bookings coming our way. No, I am not a travel agent nor do I have a bed ... Read More »
World Cup time again
June 13, 2010
I can’t believe I have been here for 4 years. A few months after I moved here, Italy won the World Cup and it was a sleepless night. I have to admit that I am so busy at the moment that I haven’t really been following what’s happening. It’s probably because Italy hasn’t played yet ... Read More »
Soccer: World champions Italy bid to prove critics wrong
June 11, 2010
I don’t think I am a critic and though it would be great for Italy to be World Champions again, I really doubt it will happen. Lippi, the coach who led Italy in the last World Cup championships doesn’t seem too concerned despite their questionable performance in several friendly matches. I sincerely hope the Italian ... Read More »