We stopped in Naples for a few hours on our way back to Rome, what an interesting city.
The streets of Naples. Often very narrow but lively.Lots of scooters everywhere. And fascinating courtyards.The Seven Works of Mercy by Caravaggio at Pio Monte della Misericordia.Just across the road from the Pia Monte della Misericordia is the Naples Duomo.In the Duomo, this priest was playing some delightful organ music while we were here. This is the smaller of the two organs.The larger.It’s a beautiful church.
Back in Rome, we stayed in an apartment in the Trastevere district. “A funky, bohemian area that clings to its centuries-old, working-class roots, it’s known for traditional and innovative trattorias, craft beer pubs and artisan shops, as well as simple B&Bs and budget hotels.” According to the internet. It was a good place to stay.
Trastevere. There was a lot of Italian army everywhere we went in Rome. Often with land-rovers.Cafes everywhere. This was our street. Botanical gardens at the end, there were green parrots in the trees. Not native.I liked this local bakery. Not just because of the Moto Guzzi!Since it was Halloween I bought us a couple of these biscuits. The streets were quite narrow and colorful. I liked this trike parked up outside someone’s house.The parking was innovative. We went to see the Pantheon. Very popular with tourists.Pantheon.I walked up the hill behind us as it had this nice fountain thingy and also a panoramic view of Rome. The vespa sidecar tourists just happened to turn up.As did the Italian airforce. I think they were practicing for a display.View from the fountain with added jets.
We enjoyed our time in Rome, the Romans were extremely nice. The food wasn’t too dusty either. Also the city is quite simply astonishing. We had an early morning taxi ride to the central station with very little traffic and some great views of the architecture. I’m glad we came.
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