……….having knocked off all the major tourista attractions, we decided to just wander and soak up the ambience (of which there is plenty). I think we have started to develop a more ‘seasoned look’ as beggers and street vendors no longer hassle us (except for the odd leather jacket scam trickster!). AND we have even been asked for directions on several occasions – which is most amusing – what is even more amusing is that Rod has been able to oblige!!!!!
This trip we finally remembered to bring the compass Sarah gave us and it has been brilliant. We can highly recommend using a compass…..’cause it’s STILL different on this side of the world!
We have a rule which goes like this……only eat in places where the locals eat…...and only eat in restaurants that have a lot of people eating there. Today we decided we couldn’t leave Rome without eating pizza. We found a very ‘local’ pizzaria run by a family, packed with Romans……we proceeded to order pizza and the very ancient owner became most indignant……..his response went something like this …….”no, no, no, not for lunch………..you eat pizza for dinner…..!!!!!” We looked puzzled and he scowled and said “I’ll bring you something”……….he ended up being ‘our new best friend’……we ate pasta (of course!), drank the house red and his wife came out of the kitchen and brought me the most divine crème caramel I have ever tasted. None of us spoke the others language, BUT the thing we can confirm is “when in Rome”……………….xxx
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