BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
My name’s Agnes Crawford, I’m originally from London. I graduated with an M.A. in Architectural History from Edinburgh University in 1999, and didn’t know what to do next so came to Rome to do a CELTA (English Language teaching course) and have a think. Nearly 12 years later I’m still here. I’m licenced as a ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Senate Stenographer Paid As Much As King of Spain
January 6, 2012
I have always known those in the political circle here in Italy are well paid. I just didn’t know how well paid they are until I read this article. Shocking but with so many things in Italy, it’s no really a surprise to hear that a stenographer makes €290,000 a year. [Read more…] Read More »
Bakery in Rome: Sicilia e duci
January 5, 2012
Stepping into this bakery in Rome was heaven and hell all at the same time. Heaven because I loved the selection they had and hell because I can’t have at least one of everything. I didn’t stumble on this charming bakery which specializes in Sicilian desserts by chance. It was thanks to Revealed Rome who ... Read More »
Restaurant in Rome: The Perfect Bun
January 2, 2012
If you are wondering if The Perfect Bun is a restaurant in Rome or a bakery, I can’t blame you. There is the Perfect Bun Bakery and then there is the Perfect Bun restaurant. They are under the same ownership and are just a few minutes walk from one another. While I have had tasted ... Read More »