Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Rome Revisited

Cool and wet. Never thought I'll enjoy Rome and its chilliness; it sure beats the heat and the steamy city stench. While we had our robbery scare the previous time, Rome seems a little less hostile now and it felt safer to stay out till dark. It rained but was too stingy to buy a brolly (I had one back in the hostel!). But thank goodness it merely rained, not poured.



Piazza di Spagna - still like the hustle and bustle of this place, tourists and all.

On Spagna and the surrounding shopping area. Love the girlish frocks!



Trevi Fountain - Throw a coin behind your back and you will visit Rome again. It works!


Piazza Chigi - encounter with another of the magnificent palazzos in the city

Piazza Navona - lovely at sunset with all the artists sans the crowd




One of the random buildings which caught my eye


Outside the Pantheon - love the plant covered ancient brick walls!


True blue homely Italian pizzeria recommended by our Roman hostel owner.




The yummy fried mozzarella balls!



4 comments:

Gillian said...

When i think of Piazza di Spagna, I think of you desperately removing your money pouch , exclaiming "I wld rather be robbed than look ugly!"

Wai Han said...

i did??? lol ok i did.

since i can't leave a comment on your blog, just wanted to tell you that your blog has definitely more substance than mine so don't agonise about your writing style!

Evans said...

Ah! The Spanish Steps... when the eye sees something beautiful, the hand wants to draw it.

Wai Han said...

yes yes i remember your work of art. don't know how you do it!