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Living in Rome

The joy or hassle of shopping in Rome

This morning Salambo went shopping. It sounds like a very mundane activity not worth writing about, but shopping in Rome is one of the most energy-consuming activities. To shop, residents … Continue reading

February 2, 2010 · Leave a comment

the business of immigration

Salambo finds that Rome has a serious problem with immigrants. She has been helping her African baby-sitter Melina to become legal and finally get her work permit. The procedure has … Continue reading

January 22, 2010 · Leave a comment