We have already corrupted the waiter; instead of us getting coffee out of the machine they have, he makes it for us on the professional machine reserved for the Italiani! Today our breakfast was out of this world; besides the "usual" plums, pears, apricots, sliced cantaloupe, and peeled kiwis, there was also watermelon (the real kind with seeds) and FIGS!! OMG How wonderful!
We also have an assortment of cornetti - or croissants everyday. They are light and flaky, filled with jam or chocolate or cream....
Today's plans include a visit to an exhibit at the Colosseum - it's only a 15 minute bus ride away! What a feeling when the bus goes over the bridge and we can see the Castel San Angelo and the bridge with all the statues!! I found out that the secret passage and rooms from the movie "Angels and Demons" are open at night - so I hope to make it there soon. I think that next week we will have visited all the churches and sights included in the movie! Here is the obelisk in front of the Vatican (San Pietro) where the "Air" was found.
After a visit to the Farmacia I am feeling better. We also went to my favorite clothes store - Max Mara on Via Condotti and I bought a skirt and t-shirt! I have also not forgotten my kids or students and have found some awesome books and magazines to share (and some Kinder eggs too!)
Since this is my first blog... I hope it works! Let me know what you want to see and hopefully I can come through!
A piu' tardi!
