BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
All roads in Rome seem to lead to the Piazza Venezia which had been the hub of the city’s road network since 1881. So, it’s always a not a surprise when you see traffic stuck in every direction around Piazza Venezia. However,if you are an early bird and head out before the crowd hits, you ... Read More »
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When it rains in Rome…
April 24, 2010
There are two things that are you will undoubtedly see in Rome. First one is traffic. Traffic in Rome is bad in general but when it rains, it’s a real nightmare. This morning it was raining and even with the police helping to ease traffic, everything was blocked. Together with traffic you will also hear ... Read More »
The culprit: Italian hand gestures
April 14, 2010
In Italy, it’s very common to still have specialty shops such as pastry shops, bread shops, pasta shops, fruit shops and I think you get the picture. This morning I was in a rush but needed to go to the fruit and vegetable shop near the house. It’s a one man show and he’s often ... Read More »
Easter religious celebrations in Rome Italy
April 10, 2010
If you have read my other post about Easter in Rome, I had mentioned this religious celebration here in Italy is now more associated with chocolate eggs, colomba and lamb. However, as you can see from the two videos below, there are many people who still participate in the religious celebrations held on Good Friday ... Read More »