Rome to Matera

 

Bernini's Four Rivers Fountain at the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy

Bernini's Four Rivers Fountain at the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy

Today we are in Rome, wandering around the ancient city, stopping for water and maybe a little of the dark chocolate gelato they have at Piazza Navona. We sat and watched a group of art students sketching the Bernini sculptures at the Four Rivers Fountain, and I wondered if they knew how lucky they were to be young aspiring artists in Rome. We certainly feel very lucky to be here. Tonight we meet our friend Francesca. Then, it’s on to Matera for the Sixth International Women’s Fiction Festival (click here for details).

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One Response to “Rome to Matera”

  1. Ralph Stalter Says:
    September 25th, 2009 at 7:40 am

    This brings back awesome memories of Rome. Patti and I actually stayed at a hotel at the top of the Spanish steps for several days. A fantastic trip (with one of her clients) that included a private tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican museum, as well as a walking tour of all of the traditional Roman ruins (Colosseum, Roman Forum, etc.). We’d go back in a heartbeat! Have a great trip. Safe travels.

    Buono fortuna!

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