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This time last year we were in Rome. We traveled with the Big Easy Jazz Ambassadors. They performed Dixieland Jazz music in two parades while we were there. This is a picture of some of the band members with an Italian villa in the background.
Those that were not band members participated in the parade by wearing Mardi Graz masks and throwing beads to the crowd.
My husband and I waiting for the parade to start with our beads....
This little Italian man really got into the music. He danced with lots of the ladies, but got a little too frisky with one or two of them. We nicknamed him the "DIM" for Dirty Italian Man! LOL
We had such a great time traveling with this group. Hopefully, we will have a chance to travel with them again in the future.Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!
Hi Diane...what fond memories for you...I had to laugh about frisky old "Dim"...;-) Bo
ReplyDeleteWhat fun...you stayed away from dim didn't you?!?! lol!!!
ReplyDeleteAh, those Italians! (You know, Johnny's parents were both born in Italy!)
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, All your pictures from your vacation have been fantastic! Looks like it was a wonderful trip! Maybe one day I will make it there myself! Sure would love too! :) ~hugs, Rhonda
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a wonderful trip! How fun...well except for the DIM. :)
ReplyDeleteDo you plan on going back again? I am not a traveler and am happy to stay put!!
take care,
Dawn
Hi Dianne,
ReplyDeleteNow that's how you bring in the New Year! Looks like so much fun.
Teresa
That does look like a lot of fun! Happy New Year and may you have safe travels in 2009.
ReplyDeleteOh Diane ~ that sounds like so much fun! And DIM...what a cutie tho!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Michele
Good Morning Diane
ReplyDeleteMore great pictures of your trip this time last year....what a cute mask you're wearing. You saw such wonderful things and even a "DIM"..*lol*.
Thank you for sharing such great memories of your trip.
Have a great day.
Judi
That looks like a great time! Looks like DIM was trying to break right in on that couple in the last photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
Thank you, Diane!
OH! I love your header photo of Conner and Cooper!
Great photos! What a wonderful trip! Sounds so much fun...complete with dirty old men!
ReplyDeleteMalisa
Wonderful and very colorful Diane.
ReplyDeleteWe took your advice and saw Benjamin Button. Fantastic movie. I had not brought a kleenex with me so had to smudge my nose on my sleeve or was it R.J.'s sleeve lol Loved it and thanks for the tip.
Claudie from Canada
Diane,
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying seeing your Rome pictures. Have I already told you our son and his cousin served a service mission there for two years and it is fun to see Italy and I can see why he fell in love with the people and the country. In fact, he now feels part Italian and is an excellent Italian cook Italian style!
Happy New year my friend!
Beth~♥
Could that DIM just be a really, really friendly Italian ambassador? LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
Hi Diane! I love Rome and this looks like you had a great time. I hope that old fiesty Italian guy didn't get too close to you - he could have pinched your bum!! lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wishes for my Mother.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I just wanted to come back and say how much I love your ID picture - you're so cute!
ReplyDeleteStill be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a hoot! This looks like so much fun! I would love to go to Italy, and this costumed festival would be the place to go. I'm so glad you got to go on this trip. And I love you sharing it with us.
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Sheila :-)
How fun!! I love parades!
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What awesome pictures, Diane! Sure looks like you had a fabulous time! I'm jealous!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to wish you a happy new year. Hope 2009 is a full of love, joy and laughter. It looks like you had a wonderful time in Rome. We were there years ago and I would love to go back someday.
Hugs, Rhondi
Happy New Years! Looks like the parade was great!
ReplyDeleteDiane, that sure sounds like a great fun time. Watch out for the dirty old men. LOL.
ReplyDeleteWe are in Atlanta for a couple of days visiting my sister. sorry I haven't been able to visit sooner. Love your photos today and I love to read about your traveling experiences. Thanks for your visit and comment today. I don't know what tomorrow will bring for posting.
Hugs...Jeanne
Adorable Diane!!!I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun you all are having!!!
Kay
I loved this post Diane! Those "DIM" are a fiesty bunch aren't they? God bless their vigor -- lol!
ReplyDeleteI loved Rome -- such a wonderful city with so much variety.
Hugs, Pat
I would love to travel with this group! How fun. Reminds me of New Orleans...one of my favorite places for sure. Hoping to head there this year for Jazz Fest (Mardi Gras in NOLA is just a little too...well, a little "too" for me. :-)
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