tevere

Tiber River at Ponte Regina Margherita

The Tiber was once known for its floods—the Campo Marzio, for example, is a flood plain and would regularly overflow to a depth of several yards. The river is now confined between high stone embankments which were begun in 1876. Within the city, the riverbanks are lined by boulevards known as lungoteveri, streets "along the Tiber."
I like to take long walks along the lungoteveri, sheltered by the sycamore trees. Today the sun is shining again.

mandarini e biciclette

No deliveries today

It keeps raining in the Eternal City. It hasn't stopped for days.
These bicycles used for environment-friendly delivery of ordered goods are momentarily on hold. The man in the store entrance is checking the weather, because... he's the biker.

cinquecento

Fiat 500, the original

This rusty and battered old Fiat 500 has been parked in the same spot for years. I walk by it every day. I have noticed the interior upholstering is well-cared for and frequently dusted. The flyers and ads planted under the windshield wipers get cleared off every so often. It is not an abandoned car. I'm curious of its story.

curve

Apartment building in Parioli

The architect who designed this 1950s building followed the bend in the road and drew a curved facade. I wonder if the interiors reflect this.

domenica al parco

Cappuccino time

The lovely little 1920's chalet across from the Bilotti Museum in Villa Borghese was recently renovated and turned into a café. After a leisurely stroll, ritual duck-feeding or a bicycle ride, a brief stop here for a mid-morning snack constitutes a typical Roman Sunday must.

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elfi?

Candies

I wouldn't be surprized to find out that the lovely couple that owns this little bonbon shop in my neighborhood, actually works for Santa... I drove by the place on my way home tonight and saw it was open. And serving a customer!
Perhaps the only store in Rome that isn't closed on Christmas day.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

tutti in cucina

Supermercato, 4 pm

Only a few hours left before the traditional Christmas Eve dinner, and grocery shops and supermarkets have been raided. I walked into my local store for a last minute ingredient, and found it virtually empty. Everyone is home already, cooking up their feast and preparing for midnight.

Buon Natale!