19 marzo 2008
Today We . . .visited the Villa Giulia Museum in an area of Rome referred to as Flaminio. We observed a variety of Etruscan art, including pottery (like urns), jewelry, and reliefs. We also saw parts of ancient Etruscan temples. Then we strolled through the gardens of the museum and drank peach juice. Following this we took a bus to the Ara Pacis, an altar with elaborate sculpture on all sides. Next we had lovely pizza a taglio (you pay by weight) outside (we lucked out with the weather) at Fior Fiore near Piazza di Spagna and then walked around and shopped. We toured the Palazzo Magistrale, had gelato at the famous San Crispino, and toured the Pantheon. This was a relaxing afternoon. We walked around the Campus Martius and then had a delightful dinner at La Cabana near Piazza Venezia. We wound down our day at Campo di Fiori, in which we met some handsome locals and consumed another gelato.
Best Food/Pizza: Margherita Pizza
Best Gelato: San Crispino’s nocciola B
est Caffè: none. I don’t know how we went without coffee for a day.
Frase Italiana del giorno: Sogni d’oro (sweet dreams)
