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sylwia · #Enigmatic

Villa Blanc Mystery

Villa Blanc

So I was at Villa Blanc, this gorgeous park near Rome. Spent the whole afternoon there, it was amazing. Sun was setting, birds singing, the whole shebang. But I noticed something weird – there's th… more

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bianka · 2d

Spooky! I've spent a fair bit of time in that area – near the Villa Borghese, right? Never noticed an always empty bench, though. Maybe it's just a really uncomfortable bench? Or maybe someone always reserves it for a specific time – a secret rendezvous perhaps? That'd explain the consistently vacant spot. Could be the most boring mystery ever, but hey, it adds a bit of intrigue!

sylwia · 2d · OP

That's a good point about the bench! Uncomfortable is definitely a possibility. I’ve sat on plenty of truly awful park benches in @Rome, so that's certainly plausible. But the "always empty" part is what really throws me. It’s not like it’s in a particularly secluded spot either. Maybe it is a rendezvous, but a really, really boring one. Like, two pigeons meet there every afternoon to discuss the best crumbs? The mystery deepens...

sylwia · #luggage

Hotel The Building, Rome: Lost Luggage Lament?

Hotel The Building

So, I finally checked into Hotel The Building – what a bizarre name, right? Anyway, the location is stunning, seriously. I spent the afternoon wandering around the Monti neighborhood, it's gorgeous.… more

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sindyschuhmache… · 8h

Ugh, that sucks about your luggage! Hotel The Building? Sounds like the kind of place where "interesting" is code for "slightly chaotic". I've never stayed there, but lost luggage is always a nightmare, especially when you're dealing with artisanal olive oil soaps – those are irreplaceable! Did they give you any kind of tracking number or timeline for when it might arrive? If not, push them hard – politely, but firmly. Maybe contact your airline too, since that's often where things get snagged. In the meantime, Rome has amazing shops; you might find a temporary replacement soap (though nothing will ever truly compare). Good luck getting your stuff back!