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May 25, 2012
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Is it a flying broomstick?

Daily Oxford ― This is sooooooo hilarious. Well, I think it is. Every morning, outside the apartment building in Testaccio, is this large red truck with a yellow hand logo. There are several versions of this truck actually. A small one rockets around the park in... (More)
Posted 24 hours ago
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Bouganvillea

ChinchillaBluePhotography ― How could you take a bad photo when you have beautiful Bouganvillea cascading down like this?! (More)
Posted 24 hours ago
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Roma

ChinchillaBluePhotography ― Wonderful people walking around the wonderful streets of Roma! (More)
Posted 24 hours ago
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Look at me

ChinchillaBluePhotography ― At the Trevi Fountain, I spotted this wonderful ad that just screamed Look At Me. So I did. (More)
Posted 24 hours ago
May 24, 2012
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What’s Italian for yummo?

Daily Oxford ― My new obsession! I dined at a local trattoria the other night. The main meals were pretty ordinary fare: pizza, pasta and meat dishes. I decided to sample pollo alla Romana con peperoni or Roman chook with peppers. Frankly, I think I could have... (More)
Posted 2 days ago
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Italian goodies

Daily Oxford ― Week Four now in Rome dear reader. At first, time was ticking by slowly; now it’s speeding up. I’m looking forward to going home to New Zealand but also starting to get into the rhythm of work here and I’ve come to accept the... (More)
Posted 2 days ago
May 22, 2012
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Is this rosso?

Daily Oxford ― Now, I have a hair drama. Remember my last time in Rome and the wonderful Manolo? That Italian hairdresser knew how to cut and colour. But, quelle horror, the salon he worked in has moved to Trastavere and they’ve taken my Manolo with them. I... (More)
Posted 3 days ago
May 21, 2012
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The French to the rescue

Daily Oxford ― As you know, dear reader, I’ve been having all sorts of dramas here in Rome. They are not of my own making I promise. I just seem to be having a run of not-so-great luck whilst here. That or it’s a very long full moon. I’ve had... (More)
Posted 5 days ago
May 20, 2012
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What I took to Rome

Daily Oxford ― I think I pared down. Unlike my trip to Malaysia and Thailand or my last trip to Rome, I think I’ve taken less makeup. Then again, maybe not. I’ll let you decide. And I’ve been keeping out of Sephora. Well, I’ve gone in twice... (More)
Posted 6 days ago
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Fawlty Towers?

Daily Oxford ― I’m wondering if I’m trapped in an episode of Fawlty Towers. Ever since landing in Rome, I’ve been feeling like hapless Manuel, who used to get smacked around by Basil Fawlty or dropped plates as the kitchen door of the hotel dining... (More)
Posted 6 days ago
May 18, 2012
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I knew it!

Daily Oxford ― I was saying the other day that I have a deep suspicion that many Italians can speak more English than they are letting on. And now I have solid evidence. Last week, I fell over on my ankle quite badly. I was wearing shoes with a very tiny heel.... (More)
Posted 7 days ago
May 17, 2012
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The Ferragamo

Daily Oxford ― I am SERIOUSLY miffed dear reader. And it’s all to do with my beloved Ferragamo handbag. When I was working at an international organisation and flying all around the world for meetings, I was earning a pretty decent salary. I was young and... (More)
Posted 9 days ago
May 16, 2012
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Good morning honey!

Daily Oxford ― The Italians give me grief, let me tell you. I still adore this country and the Italians but I suspect that many Italians actually speak more English than they are letting on – even if it’s just a tiny bit. Yet, despite my smiles and... (More)
Posted 10 days ago
May 15, 2012
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Pringles and Kellogs

Daily Oxford ― I’ve always had a thing for Pringles. Sour cream and onion particularly. Recently, I’ve discovered hot and spicy BBQ (at least I think that’s what it’s called back in New Zealand). I do try to avoid Pringles as much as humanly... (More)
Posted 11 days ago
May 14, 2012
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The convent

Daily Oxford ― Okay, so it wasn’t really a convent but it did feel a bit like one. Or maybe more like a student dormitory. I stayed at this accommodation for two nights during my second week here in Rome. Before I describe this surreal place, I have to give... (More)
Posted 11 days ago
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The party

Daily Oxford ― Ciao dear reader! I am just back from a weekend at a casale in Umbria. The casale or farmhouse belongs to Audrey, a French lady I work with here in Rome. It was her 40th birthday on May 12, four days after mine, and she threw a party at her country... (More)
Posted 12 days ago
May 13, 2012
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The breakfast

Daily Oxford ― Only in Italy would I have this sugary, fattening breakfast. I love what are called jambella. I became addicted to them during my last stint in Rome. Basically, it’s a humongous doughnut dusted with sugar. Carb city people! But with a strong... (More)
Posted 13 days ago
May 11, 2012
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The view

Daily Oxford ― I wish this was the view from my office here in Rome but, alas, it is not. I had to to visit a “sister” UN Rome-based agency for a conference last week and this is the view from their terrace. Really bad location don’t you think?... (More)
Posted 15 days ago
May 10, 2012
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Is it the best?

Daily Oxford ― I’m obsessed with the sun. If you follow my blog, you know I run around slathered in sunscreen, worrying about the aging effect of UVA and UVB rays. I use two different sunscreens normally – SunSense Daily Face SPF30+ and Oasis Sun SPF30+... (More)
Posted 15 days ago
May 9, 2012
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Ouch!

Daily Oxford ― This bloody hurt I can tell you. Turn away now if you’re not into blood and guts – the photo below shows you my ripped off fingernail. I very rarely break a nail but I excelled myself this time. I cast the blame squarely on my Italian... (More)
Posted 17 days ago
May 8, 2012
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When in Rome

Daily Oxford ― Things have not quite gone according to my master plan during the first few days in Rome. Firstly, I seem to be staying at the wrong hotel. I thought I was staying at a certain hotel just behind and up the hill from the apartment I rented last year.... (More)
Posted 18 days ago
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Thankfully, she’s cute

Daily Oxford ― Well, today dear reader is May 8. THE most important day on the calendar. Why? Because IT’S MY BIRTHDAY and here I am in Rome. Guess there could be worse places in the world to be on your birthday. But I am missing being with hubs, Zeph, Zsa... (More)
Posted 18 days ago
May 6, 2012
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Rome in one day

Daily Oxford ― So now you know that I’m in Rome for another stint of work. I’ll be here for two months, until June 30 when I’ll wing it back to New Zealand. Praise all the gods in heaven that I was sent Business Class because I’m not sure... (More)
Posted 19 days ago
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The flight

Daily Oxford ― So I travelled to Rome via Sydney where I stopped off for two days. Then it was a 14.5 hour flight to Dubai; a stop-over of four hours; and then a 6 hour flight to Rome. Thankfully, I did this in Business Class on Emirates’ A380. This plane is... (More)
Posted 20 days ago
May 5, 2012
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Rome, again

Daily Oxford ― By the time you read this post, I’ll be in Rome again. I’m here for two months and working for a specialised agency of the United Nations – same place as last year, same project. I’ll be joined by two people I hired earlier... (More)
Posted 21 days ago
May 3, 2012
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Pink

Daily Oxford ― Zsa Zsa has a thing for pink. The blankets in her crate are pink and we call it The Pink Palace. Wherever there is a pink blanket, you’ll find Zsa Zsa. And that means we have to be quick on our feet. We found the little diva on our bed the... (More)
Posted 23 days ago
May 2, 2012
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Finally

Daily Oxford ― Finally. At last. It’s about time. I always thought Australia was the last country on the planet to get the latest fashions or makeup trends. But nope. It’s New Zealand. We have to wait and wait. And what was I waiting for? Revlon... (More)
Posted 23 days ago
May 1, 2012
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Of goats and cheese

Daily Oxford ― Part of the reason we have Mabel and her babies is because we fully intend to make our own goat cheese. My secret ambition is to whip up goat milk soaps and body lotions. And I will call the range Mabel’s Own. How apt. I’ve read all sorts... (More)
Posted 25 days ago
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The beach

Daily Oxford ― Zeph and Zsa Zsa are English Pointers and Zeph, being a male, can roam far in pursuit of birds or game. So we’re trying to train them to run free but return to us on command. On our property there’s no drama but as soon as they go... (More)
Posted 25 days ago
Apr 29, 2012
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Road food

Daily Oxford ― It’s been a long time since I’ve been on a road trip. I think the last one was through the Namib desert in scorching heat. That was many years ago. And there weren’t exactly roadside cafes to stop off and get a greasy hamburger in... (More)
Posted 27 days ago

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