Hey team! I am writing from the elegant comforts of the Eternal City, where I have enjoyed the overwhelming hospitality of the Marinello-Touzzi's, Giulia's family in Rome. Giulia is in Corinne's program at KTH and kindly offered her family's hospitality when I was chatting with her about the sights to see in Italy and Rome. I have been enjoying their hospitality immensely, along with that of a St John's connection, Fr William Skudlarek, who lives and works at San Anselmo's Abbey in Rome.
It is late, midnight, my mother arrives in 8 hours from New York, so this entry will be brief. I'm sorry I have not accounted for my time more generously, but it has been a time of plenty for me. I am well hosted, well traveled and well fed. Here are a few snapshots:
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| A typical apt house in Giulia's neighborhood |
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| A 'Romantic' story about lovers who locked their love on a bridge inspired many others - I was shown this by Giulia's aunts Carla and Giovanna |
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| An old street near the ancient Foro |
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| Buildings around P. Navoro |
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| The Pantehon! Its age leaps out at you |
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| Inside the pantheon |
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| St Peter's |
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| A piazza |
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| The Angel of Grief |
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| Keat's grave - I was shown the cemetery by Giulia's cousin, a high schooler who studied Keats, Shelley, etc |
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| Another house in Giulia's neighborhood |
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| A street! (via, or corso) |
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| One of dozens of churches |
There are many more stories that will have to wait. Tomorrow morning I pick up Mom at the airport and we head to Florence. I hope to flesh out these images then. Thanks for reading!
Yay for Italy!!
ReplyDeleteMolly and I had a fabulous visit there three years ago. I'd underestimated the power of the place, and know you and Tig are set for a treat. Looking forward to hearing about it!!
Love,
Aunt Connie