We started very early this clear, cool May day; walked and walked. Our son was involved with a service project at the American Academy in Rome (our daughter-in-law was a Fellow). We could have joined the project, but didn't want to somehow exceed our welcome. More about this in a later post; it was a "missed opportunity" to meet and work along side a famous author. But it was OK as it was.
Lots of interesting little alleys and lanes on the way to the Vatican. We didn't linger, since the plan for the day was a long walk through the streets of Rome to the Forum, etc.
The usual view of Vatican Square. It was about 7:00 AM by this time. Looking for the usual too: coffee and a bathroom.
Lovely fountain with it's share of the usual litter that is everywhere in a city this big with so many mindless tourists. Sad for the Roman people.
Vatican workers on their way to work. Just another workplace?
This style cute little trucks were everywhere.
We walked so long that day--perhaps 17 miles in all--I made it, just barely. Stopped taking photos, but it was a good day. Tired at the end. Had gelato for dinner and fell into bed.
One thing that helps with walking in Rome: if possible, with a decent map, follow back streets and quieter lanes rather than the main, clogged streets. Far less congestion and more scenic vista.
I loved scenes like this; even in harsher light like this. A cloudy day produces better photos, certainly.
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