... the energy of Vespas fuelled by the best coffee in the universe
... drop-dead-stylish carabinieri
(I confess to shamelessly making my children pose for a picture while covertly focusing on the real object of my interest – this uber-awesome specimen of the carabinieri, leaning casually but so elegantly on his shiny Alfa Romeo, long legs in what is surely the most stylish police uniform on the planet. Only the Italians could transform PC Plod into knockout designer dude)
… the dizzying embrace of layers upon layers of history
8th century BC to the Middle Ages, to Renaissance palaces, to Belle Époque
(St Peter’s Square with threatening April rain clouds)
(setting up for the Pope’s Easter mass)
… grand gestures
(Trevi fountain)
(St Peter's basilica)
… and beauty in the details
... feasting in style
(Santa Lucia restaurant, behind the Piazza Navona, on a July evening)
Superb photographs! Glorious, vibrant Roma. Yes, and even the policemen (must remember the posing tip!) Oh, and do give Stephen Fry a little peck on the cheek from me. See you both at Willow Manor!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, Karen! And I LOVE that carabinieri. I wonder if he'll repeat the pose for me when I visit Rome.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying so much your blog. I live in Napoli, visit Roma often too, which I adore...but my favorite Italian city is Fiorenze (Florence). Would love to see how it appears through your lens...thank you for your great blog!
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