Saturday
Shopping Triangle
Piazza Del Popolo
Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Sunday
Porta Portese Morning Flea Market
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Monday
Vatican
St. Peter's Basilica
Altar of Peace
Spanish Steps
Public pool
Tuesday
Castel Sant Angelo
Wednesday
Train to Bologna.
Compared to the other cities we've been in Europe, Rome is pretty affordable. I found this luxurious apartment on the edges of the city (20 minute train ride into town) which I highly recommend if you come to Rome. Els, the landlord, has been wonderfully hospitable since we've arrived, doing our dirty laundry and even hanging it up to dry for us! Beats a hotel room any day.
I'm so excited! We found a library at the Colosseum yesterday and bought two new books: Marcus Aurelius' Meditations and Homer's The Odyssey. These will be our books during our week on Andrea's farm in Livorno after our vipassana retreat.
It's great to have another perspective about the nature of moral value, human rationality and divine providence from an individual who was also passionate about understanding himself and the universe. This is reinforced by the fact that he was also Roman Emperor! Ancient Roman lifestyle was barbaric to me and I suspect Marcus had a lot to do with shifting the consciousness of his people that lead to the decline of the Roman Empire.I am looking forward to learning more at the Vatican today! Yesterday we stumbled upon a smallish tour group in the Roman Forum being led by a sensational and passionate American guide. Amber and I like him very much and have decided to do his Vatican tour this afternoon at 25 Euros apiece. Money I am more than happy to apart with. I am thoroughly looking forward to it!
You both seem to have lost weight! But looks fit and happy - nice to see that! Your pa always
ReplyDeleteYes I'm sure we have! Irregular eating patterns, make-shift meals, 10 days at the farm with no meat (vegetarians) and another upcoming 10 day vegan retreat coming up.
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