Jimmy and Julia both had to work this morning, so when Julia came home, I was finally awake and showered for the day. We ventured out to get some food. We went to a little outdoor place, owned by Sicilians. These waiters would not stop talking to us in really fast italian. Julia of course, could respond, while I just smiled and nodded. She said their accents made them very difficult to comprehend. We had some pizza, and I obviously needed my daily cappuccino. The one waiter told us, in italian, that we looked like we were from Sicily, bc Americans are *insert boisterous and chaotic hand movements*. I don't really know what he meant, but apparently Americans are loud and obnoxious... as if Italians are quiet people...and as if we actually, in any way, look like southern italians with our blonde hair and paleness...
THEN as we were getting our check, the OTHER waiter, told Julia he will take her out to dinner and pay for it. He proceeded to hand her a piece of paper with his number on it. HAHAHAHAHA, to which she responded "My husband doesn't like it when I go out with other men." and he said "no, no, is for her!" (meaning, me). Their tactics and methods never let me down. This marks the first time I have ever seen one work this technique before. Writing the number down and everything. Ciao buddy!
We wandered to The Pantheon, which is really quite incredible. The dome is SO HUGE and perfectly made. I can't believe it was made at the time it was (it is the oldest dome of its time). Built in 126 AD. WHOA, seriously, thats old and impressive. They couldn't figure out how to close the top of the dome, so there is a hole at the top! Rain falls through of course, and the floor is slightly tilted in, allowing water to drain in little holes on the ground. It is now a church, and is really huge and really cool!
Here is a pic of the outside:
The open dome!:
As we left, it was beginning to drizzle. We made our way to The Trevi Fountain, and threw in a coin and made a wish. The tradition says, that when you throw a coin in the fountain, you are ensured a return to Roma. Weirdly enough, this is my THIRD time in Rome! It must work! I was really hoping to see some of those guys with these huge 1980's Polaroid cameras, offering to take a picture of you, for money of course. They are so funny, almost as good as the GUARDA! men. Didn't see anyone with one of those old school cam's, but DID see one with a digital. Guess they have upgraded! I wonder if The Mafia is behind all of this absurd street selling business...
Trevi Fountain, looks like it did today, with cloudy skies and crowds! Wouldn't it be cool to be in one of those apartments/offices/ whatever they are next inside the fountain?!
So now, it is raining. What do you do on a rainy day in Rome? Guess I'm doin' it!
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