Comments on: Robbed in Rome

By: SABATOWKA

SABATOWKA — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:17:55 +0000

caro mio le tue foto e tekst sobo veramente belle. Complimenti!

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:39:58 +0000

I am reading your blog because I just googled “getting robbed in Rome” because my daughter just called me & told me they robbed all their luggage in Rome, right out of their rented car. She is vacationing with her boyfriend & his family & were supposed to leave tomorrow BUT because they had their passports in their luggage, now they have to wait until the Embassy opens on Monday! You had an amazing perspective when you were robbed & I am sorry it happened to you too. I don’t think I would have such a mature response & I am almost 3X’s your age! I guess experience is everything & I hope all your other travels are safe.

By: Daniel Sim

Daniel Sim — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:59:08 +0000

Hi Elissa,

Sorry to hear about the unhappy episode. But must say, this is one of the best written blog I ever came across. More importantly, you are a very good photographer. I am not sure I would do if I were to lost my camera and I am pretty sure I will not be able to use a phone camera to take pictures like the way you have done. They were simply superb and it captures the essence of Rome so beautifully that I just want to fly there immediately.

Thanks for writing I do hope you are able to replace the things that were gone – especially a digital SLR and the wonderful 50mm lens. :)

Daniel

By: ModernAlice

ModernAlice — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:31:42 +0000

These are absolutely breathtaking architectural photos!!! I was in Rome a few summers ago and absolutely fell in love with the city. You truly captured the essence of Rome in these photos

By: theincurablelibertine

theincurablelibertine — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:59:54 +0000

i’m so sorry to hear you were robbed – how horrible. it’s happened to me too on holidays and it hurts especially badly! it’s great how you reflected on it and decided to move on.

By: baahnvoyage

baahnvoyage — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:40:47 +0000

I too was robbed within hours of arriving in Rome, and like you, I found a way to be glad in some way that it happened; I learned a lot from the experience.

I’m sorry too that you, and everyone else who has had that moment of realization hit them, were robbed. The pics you posted though brought back some really beautiful memories.. I’m happy you had a back-up photo device.

Cheers from Warsaw!

By: rastaphoto

rastaphoto — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:08:45 +0000

I have been traveling for some 20 odd years. Every time i go I expect to be robbed and always plan how i will just give my things away. So far I have never had anything stolen from me but i still expect it every time i travel. in that way i hope it might be easier when it happens, though i doubt it.
When it does happen i hope I can get over it like you did.
Perfect love and good luck on the rest of your journeys

By: The Hook

The Hook — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:37:25 +0000

Evil isn’t country-specific, is it? Glad to hear you still managed to have fun!

By: sam

sam — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:51:25 +0000

you are all shades of amazing, truly…what a brilliant piece of writing..i haven’t been back to your blog in quite awhile (new baby), and what a lovely read this was..i am so sorry to hear about your belongings..i am more moved by how you expressed yourself through your writing and the awesome pics you did capture via iphone..cheers and wow..just wow..

By: Amanda Mocci (@AmaMocci)

Amanda Mocci (@AmaMocci) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:25:54 +0000

I am so sorry to hear of the unfortunate events that happened to you while in Rome. I must say that your ability to move on and your words simply warmed my heart. I don’t wish these things on anyone, but if in the event ill things should happen, I will think of your moving and positive words. Good luck with everything!