It's hard to believe that we were actually in Rome last month. When you think about all of the things that can happen within a mere four-week period, it's almost mind-boggling. A few weeks ago, we were roaming around one of the most AMAZING and beautiful cities in the world; and here we are now, adjusting to life in the USA (well more specifically, California. Let's face it – in so many aspects, it's truly a world of its own).
I'm so glad that we took the time (and precious finances) to swing by Rome, though. It was amazing to go and see the glorious works of Michelangelo and Raphael in the Vatican – which is also the tiniest nation in the world, by the way.
It was also such a treat to be able to see the Coliseum up close and personal multiple times a day. We hit the Spanish steps, which to me, was nice for a picture, but wasn't my personal highlight of the trip. We also saw so many well-preserved ruins, which was a stark contrast to many we'd seen in Athens last year.
My favorite, dream-come-true place in Rome was actually the Trevi Fountain. It is such a magnificent piece of art, a true masterpiece in every sense of the word; I convinced my husband to stop there with me multiple times each day we were there. Despite the mass of tourists, you can still find many ideal spots.
Roman cuisine was a DREAM, and thank goodness we moved to the hilly San Francisco Bay Area, because I could stand to get a little more toned after all of that yummy food. Then again, San Francisco is a Foodie Haven as well…
Now that we’re in California, among other must-buys, we have to replace our beloved espresso machine. My usually laid-back husband is very European about this though, so it's taking a bit longer to find the best model that suits us both in price and features. We looked at one the other day and he immediately vetoed it with a scowl saying, "It looks like a Big Gulp could fit under that spout." Wouldn't it have been great if we could have imported a small one straight from Rome for a laughable fraction of the price? *Sigh*
In any case… if you have some great suggestions, especially in the SF area, we're definitely open to them. At the moment, we’re leaning towards the DeLonghi brand. Having a machine will certainly make mornings – especially Monday's – much more bearable. Besides, it's getting to be embarrassing having the numerous baristas recognize me by name and drink at the nearby Starbucks.
Have a great week. xoxo CountryEuroCityMouse
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