A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

(submission by Bella)

...apologies to Sir William, but I couldn't resist...

Have I mentioned that I live in Rome! Rather - "We live in Roma!" As such, we get to see some of the most unbelievable sights the world has to offer. The Colisevm [sic] is just the tip of the iceberg. On any given day, perhaps on our walk to school or while taking a spin around town to find the best gelati, we could pass treasures of antiquity and modern day marvels, alike.

Matteo was astonished at how small the Trevi Fountain is (ps - it's not that small), but he was still impressed that the water flowing from it comes direct from the Roman aqueducts. I was pleasantly surprised that the Swiss Guard are as hot as ever and still rocking that Michelangelo get-up!

No matter who you are or where you go, though, you are likely to encounter 3 things: The Bubble Man selling his bubble blowing electro-musical gun, a "no-stop" BAR that sells caffe [sic] at any hour of the day or night, and amazing Romans on Vespas (or some sport alternative) weaving amid the cobble-stone roads and tourists, while throttling for the best "poll position" against other motorists and Vespa challengers.

I must say, the latter is a fantastical sight. They do all of this moto-maneuvering, while talking on cell phones that are wedged between their helmets and their ears (...i guess the advent of handfree wireless hasn't made it across the water yet...) and or carrying the most unbelievable things. I've seen large shopping bags, soccer balls held in place with knees...and my all-time, jaw-dropping favorite... a large Golden Retriever-Collie mix. That dog was traveling in style! The only thing missing was a vanity helmet for the little "poochisimo."

Viva la Roma!