Didn’t write yesterday because it was BORING! Cleaned our place, washed, changed sheets (still missing that top sheet), ate Chinese around the corner, came back to sew and read.
Today, however, we caught the Hop On Hop Off bus and did a tour of the high points of Rome. Got off at the end and walked to Pizza Navona. The Bernini Fountain of the Four Rivers is there and it is magnificent. Could only remember two of the rivers, although I studied this piece of art in depth when I went to school over here in 1996. Will Google it tonight to refresh my memory. Then we had lunch and walked to the Pantheon. Wonderful former Roman temple, now a Church and burial place of two Kings of Italy and Raphael. Then we went to the Church of Minerva. All along the walls are beautiful rose windows of stained glass. A huge and beautiful church. A lovely statue of St. Catherine of Siena is at the altar. Then we walked home. Tonight we had the split pea soup I have been adding goodness to for a couple of days. Garlic, onions, celery, bacon and shredded carrots were sautéed and added to the split peas. It was yummy. We also had foccacia bread from lunch…toasted pizza dough with olive oil, Rosemary and Parmesan. Full tummies, tired and ready for bed. No plans for tomorrow, but we shall see…
Sleep tight!