Well, I'm in the middle of a little siesta in Rome-taking a little break from the nomadic life for a couple weeks in order to soak up one of my favorite cities, and do some research into the fine art of sloth.
When I was planning this trip, one of my pie-in-the-sky goals was to spend a long period of time in Rome and go to St. Peter's every day. I was here for the first time about five years ago, and I've been waiting to go back ever since. Lots of fond, vivid memories. So far, I've been at least to St. Peter's square every day, and have gone into the basilica 6 or 7 times. Nope, I'm not bored with it yet. I absolutely love this place. It's just incredible. Above are some of my encounters with the outside of St. Peter's. More about the inside later...
And now, folks, allow me to get introspective and personal for a few minutes. There has been another force, almost as powerful as the Vatican, drawing me to the Eternal City. A spiritual experience known to throngs of devoted followers as...(chorous of angels)...gelato. That's right, y'all, I'm talking about some serious food here, and the place to go for it is Giolitti's gelateria. Five years ago one scoop of strawberry and one scoop of champagne caused the location of Giolitti's to be forever burned into my brain. Since arriving in Rome I have devoted myself to researching the best combinations of gelato flavors:
Chocolate and Cantaloupe (yum)
Green Apple and Rice (don't cringe, it was tastey!)
Champagne and Chocolate (a classic)
and, my personal favorite, Blueberry and Green Tea
And now, a moment of silence to reflect on the radiance below:
3 comments:
awesome pictures!
-s
Monica, Sure do enjoy your pictures and daily travels. Maureen and I will be getting our airline tickets and meet you in Rome and then we can visit the pope. That wsandyould be a fun time. Take care. Maureen and Sandy
Hi Mo and Sandy! I will be sure and prepare His Holiness for your visit. That reminds me, I have a photo for you guys. I'll email it soon!
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