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campo de fiori, Dei banchi vecchi, gelato, Italia, italian, italy, piazza Navonna, pizza, Rome, spanish steps, trevi fountain, Vatican, vino
Yes, I am back. Once again here I am in bella Italia.
We flew in this morning from Australia. We arrived early and were picked up by our driver who brought us to our apt here in Via dei Banchi Vecchi near the Piazza Navonna.
The reason we chose this particular apartment is for its great location. We are only 5 minutes walk to Campo de Fiori, less than 10 mins walk to Piazza Navonna, 20 minutes to the Vatican City, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
After a cuppa, showers and a chat we headed off on foot to explore our neighbourhood
The weather was absolutely perfect. It was a clear blue sky on a summer’s day. We were prepared for cold weather so we were very pleasantly surprised with the lovely weather.
We wandered through gorgeous little cobble stone streets and past many adorable little shops.
First stop, Campo de Fiori.
We stopped at a fabulous restaurant at the Campo de Fiori Piazza and had our first meal and glass of wine in Italy. Pizza. Yum. No one makes pizza like the Italians.
We sat at our outside table and people watched, which is one of my favourite pastimes, particularly in Italy. Of course it is easy to identify the locals and the tourists.
We explored the wonderful Campo de Fiori markets and took lots of photos. We bought fresh produce to make a salad for dinner. We knew that we would be too tired to go out to dinner.
In our neighbourhood, there are so many interesting little shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and bakeries.
Right next door to our apartment building is a gelataria which makes me happy. This is just one of my many weaknesses when I am in Italy.
There is so much more to see and do in this fabulous city – tomorrow is another day
Lyn, I felt like I was there with you! I love the photos. Keep us all posted!
Thanks Susan. It is so nice to be back. I will definitely keep you posted Lyn
Welcome backt to Italy!!!
Prego. It is wonderful to be back
Have a great time in lovely Rome.
Thanks Debra. See you at the weekend Lyn
Looks wonderful Lyn. Great photos…..very jealous! Enjoy yourselves and have a vino for me xx
Hey Mary. I think about you and the wonderful time we had in Italy together. I cannot believe how many tourists are here and it is only May xx.
Wonderful! Enjoy! I hope you have great weather. Let me know if you come to Veneto ciao cat
Thanks Catherine. The weather is perfect. I will definitely let you know if we make it to Veneto
I’m so glad your back just wish I was with you. Please keep sending lots of posts.
I’m hanging for vino and pizza right now after reading this and gelato of course.
Please send your Italian phone no. so I can ring you. If I dont get it in time have a wonderful Birthday and know our love is with you.
Stay safe my dear friend and live it up.x x x
Thanks Donna. I sat in Piazza Navona yesterday afternoon drinking a vino and gave you many thoughts. I know how much you love piazza Navona. It is one of my favourite places x
I also felt I was there and loved reading your blog. Bella Italia!!!!!!!!.
Hi Gail. It is always great to hear from you
Wow the photos are brilliant. You must be so excited to be back in your favourite country:-) what a place to spend your birthday! Wish I was there also but will have a glass or 2 of vino for you to celebrate. Enjoy:-) best wishes Leah, Paul and co xxxx
Thanks Leah. It is wonderful
Awesome Lyn!! It was like being with you in Roma :) Loved the post and the pictures! Please keep writing………
Thank you and yes I will keep writing, with pleasure Lyn
Ah, to be in Rome in May! One of life’s greatest pleasures and privileges. Enjoy, enjoy!
Thanx Debbie, the weather is better than perfect and everything looks spectacular. It feels just so good to be here. Lyn
On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 7:28 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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How absolutely fabulous – Enjoy – Have a great Birthday..Love Kay & Peter
Thank you Kay x On 09/05/2014 3:53 AM, “Travelling Italy with Lyn” wrote:
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Fabulous post Lyn. You have captured our neighbour hood so beautifully. Love it all
Thanks Yvonne