Monday morning, it’s business time for the Italians in Rome.
The roaming Kiwis, plus one, set off on foot (again) in search of an allied forces memorial to the fallen soldiers in the 2nd world war.
Another bridge across the Tiber to the other side
Looking back at the rail bridge (can’t quite get enough of these views)
A very modern apartment building in a city of old and new.
Then through an industrial area and littered with, not only trash, but amazing Street art…..
The full facade of this building painted with faces
A leg up under the railway bridge
A wall of colour!
A wall in black and white
Standing tall!
These are but a few of the images brightening up the streets!
A little further to the Commonwealth war memorial, in memorial park (address for those interested)
Via delle Conce, 20, 00154 Roma RM, Italy
Beautifully kept enclosed park and gardens
Two of the ten New Zealanders resting here (average age 22)
A sobering momento to one of the many wars fought in and around this city!
Luke took off for a run and to return home to shower and pack ready for his next journey. Sue, Russ and Jill took the scenic route in search of a coffee
Elias Cafe – and a bit of monkeying around on the wall.
Coffee art – heart for Jill, flower for Sue and a smiley face for Russ!
These accompanied by a delicious pastry each and all for €6.70 (about $11.00NZ).
Sated again, we continued on our loop. Thinking we were doing well avoiding all the tourist traps, we came upon….
St Pauls Basilica at Ostiense, only about 30 tour buses. We had to cross the road and see the place while we were there!
The entrance to the courtyard.
Inside the courtyard and this Statue of St Paul (this is his final resting place) greets us.
The balcony roof art!
A sneaky peek inside, as Sue, totally unprepared for church visits was sporting a singlet and mini skirt (the protocol for dress is shoulders covered and skirt below knee!)
The front door (tall people catered for)
Jill and Russ went inside, Sue hung out in the garden, and then we headed back over yet another bridge to meet Luke for the key swapover before 1pm when he had to leave for the airport.
On the rivers edge we had full view of the coast (river) guard station!
Up the main shopping street with blinkers on (as all shops were talking to us) and back at apartment for lunch.
This is only half a day, we are leaving mid afternoon (appropriately dressed) to visit the Vatican and Sistine chapel).
Feet already sore a change of shoes is in order, jandals are a struggle on these paved hard surfaces!
This morning we have enjoyed…Street Art….memorials….modern architecture….ancient architecture and history…coffee art and community services (coastguard river style) all within a 5km radius from our home in Rome!
All who wander are not Lost girls 