Yesterday, we rode the bus over the Tiber and stopped near the Basillica of St. Andrea. Another beautiful church. They were having Mass in one of the chapels, so we sat for awhile.
Then we went to a museum of ancient statuary. Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian statues and pottery. A free museum. Afterward, we went across the street to the Museum of Rome and it was closed until 4pm…too late for us. We had a wonderful lunch. Andy had freshly made pasta with bacon and I had rice with a beef sauce. They have a different special menu every day. We will go there again. Went to Campo di Fiori…a huge piazza (Not to be confused with pizza) where they sell flowers, fruits and vegetables, pastas, herbs, oils and anything else tourists might need…or locals who don’t want to go further afield for less expensive fare. Last year, there was a man selling the Italian version of a Vege-a-matic…’it slices, it dices….’. He was so entertaining – I could have watched him all day! Of course, after giving Andy the big buildup about how much fun he was to watch…he wasn’t there. It was raining off and on all day, but the sun finally came out. Got home and called it a day.

Today, we went to the market and bought fish. A trout looking fish called Orato. The fish man filleted it for us and we will cook tonight. Oil, garlic and fry in that, then a bit of white wine poured over at the final minute. Soup and salad to accompany. Also got vegetables, cheese, olives, wine and such to tide us over this week.

Can’t believe January is almost over. One twelfth of our Year Abroad gone.
Wonder what adventures February will bring? Stay tuned.