Reading and Roaming
ARRIVING I always find the first day hard and long after flying the Atlantic. Our flight over was bumpy much of the way and true sleep eluded me. The baggage claim was packed with people, but coming through passport control was somewhat simpler than in the past. It was an hour from landing until we were in …
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OBSERVATIONS: A few reflections on how Rome struck me on this visit. More young people seen smoking on the street including high school students. A mix of cigarettes and vaping devices. More pedestrian-only zones which make Rome quieter and even more pleasant for walking from piazza to piazza. Other than getting into and out of the …
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Despite my earlier observation about Rome being trendier these days, you can walk the neighborhoods from Campo de’ Fiori to Trastevere and pass many restaurants and cafes. But this is Italy and every single establishment we passed was offering some version of Italian cuisine. No Chinese, Thai or Vietnamese in sight. Every one has its versions of spaghetti …
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