I'm just finishing another round in Rome. This trip was a bit shorter because I have to return to NJ for my Italian citizenship appointment, which I've had for a year and could not be moved. After that I'll be state-side until 2013.
I wanted to give a recap of the trip. I was here July 24 through September 17, so only a month and a half really.
We went to the beach any day off we had. Last year we went to Ostia more, which is “Rome's beach”. It's a bit crowded there, but they have a great gelateria! This year we mostly went to Fregene, which is a bit north, so easier for us. It's considered a bit more high class, for whatever reason. I liked it because I like walking around the area and looking at the beautiful villas. However there are less shops, so we pack our own lunch to come here.
We also made it into the center pretty often. Went to happy hours, markets, or just walked around taking pictures. Along the river in the summer temporary bars, restaurants, and markets set up. They are open late at night and light up the whole river. Daniele has been going a bit crazy buying happy hours and dinners on online coupon sites.
Rome's "Isola Tiberina" all lit up for summer
There is always a lot going on in summer. We were able to organize Daniele's friends Gerlano and Valentina as well as family for dinners and different things. We went to Magic Land, a medieval kingdom themed park. And we had a nice BBQ picnic for Ferragosto, a holiday the 15th of August.
Gerlando and Daniele at the BBQ
The big thing we did was take two back to back mini-vacations to Umbria. First to stay with cousins, second just for a weekend away. I wrote about those already is separate posts.
All in all a pretty good summer and a good trip, even though it had to be so short.
Next up is a two-week stop back home in NJ. I have that citizenship appointment, my birthday, a bunch of wedding stuff to do (including bridesmaid dress shopping), and a few family parties. Then I'm off to San Francisco for October!
The full photo album from this trip:
https://picasaweb.google.com/111221349198606775660/20120724Roma#
