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A Postcard from Rome

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Michelle Ciani
Apr 21, 2023
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all the azaleas practically to myself on Rome’s birthday, piazza spagna, april 21, 2021

Get a Real Postcard from Rome

Rome turns 2,776 years old today.

Spring dresses Rome up for her birthday, draping the city in lavender wisteria and cherry blossoms. I like to think that the potted azaleas that are placed on the Spanish Steps every April are her birthday flowers.

I took this photo tw…

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