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| Our first family picture taken eating gelato and drinking lemoncello and grappa! |
Since we have moved here we have not had alot of time to just be tourists and take in the amazing sights. This past weekend we did just that! Mike started work on Monday so we decided to be tourists all day Sunday. Our day actually started Saturday night when we went for a walk to the Colosseum, walked around there and then stopped off to have some gelato and drinks.
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| San Giovanni Cathedral Used to be the Official Rome Cathedral |
Sunday was a beautiful day. It was 22 degrees and very sunny. I cannot remember the last time I walked around in a short sleeved shirt mid November! Our day started off with a wonderful lunch on at a tratoria where I finally had good authentic penne arrabiata and a nice glass of red wine. From lunch we walked back to the Colosseum. Every Sunday they shut the streets down around the area so pedestrians can walk without fear of being hit by a car. Back in June a dear friend - Emma - gave me a book - 24 walks to do in Rome. On this day we did a walk that took us from the Colosseum into San Giovanni. Along the walk we stopped off at various churches, each more beautiful than the last. Once we finished with the walk from the book we walked back home. Down the street from where we are living is the Church Santa Maria Maggiore. In this church are the remains of baby Jesus manger. It was two planks of wood in an ornate glass urn protecting it. It was pretty neat to see.
Through this whole day Veronica slept. She woke up briefly outside of San Giovanni, I nursed her and she went back to sleep. Such a good baby!!!
I can't believe how much her arm is moving!!! You are all looking so well and I can't wait to have a Skype date to talk about everything xoxo
ReplyDeleteYay! Her arm is coming along! We are just waiting for that damn bicep!! Can't wait to talk to you thursday!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you can casually take a walk in Rome and basically cloak yourself with history, culture and a host of sensory pleasures (esp. gelato). I am enjoying living vicariously through you. Veronica is such a lucky baby :)
ReplyDeleteHey Catherine,
ReplyDeleteGlad everything is going well with Veronica's arm. They say the calmer the mommy the calmer the baby...and I really believe that's true. I'm glad your enjoying this new chapter in your life. I cannot believe how it all started and you guys seem to be fairing amazingly...wow! Very impressed. I found it challenging just having a baby. Hope you all stay happy and happy and keep writing! Seb:) sebrinajones@gmail.com
Hey guys,
ReplyDeleteIts sounds as though you are starting to settle in! Moving somewhere new is always an uphill battle for a while, i know and i didnt have a baby to look after too! Really pleased to hear about the improved movement in Veronica's arm thats great news!! Keep in touch and we should def try to skype once you are set up and settled!! Lots of love, Sophs xx