Authorities determined the air quality was so poor there would be no cars allowed to drive in the city center of Rome (with the exceptions of buses, taxis, hired drivers, and the disabled). It was a beautiful, cool, bright and cloudless day; wonderful day to walk around Rome without having to dodge traffic.
We would like to find a few things to take back home with us, so today we went to a BIG supermarket. I found Panorama online and saw they had one conveniently located near a metro a few stops outside the city center.
Being asked for money from strangers on the street is common in Italy. Usually it’s women, but we’ve seen a few men as well. Women usually either have a child in tow or have a picture of children. Men are usually physically deformed in some way with either one arm missing or a severe club foot.
It’s starting to get colder here in Rome. I am a very cold-natured during winter. I generally like the temperature in the house to be between 72°F and 75°F. Once I get cold it takes a while for me to warm up.
I know it’s been quite awhile since I’ve written a blog. Vic has been keeping you up to date on our adventures. I have been not really in the “blogging mood” since arriving in Rome.
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