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Highlight on a rainy day in Rome – pizza!

2008-01-21, Rome, Italy

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We take a break from antiquity viewing on a cool MLK Day for some casual strolling and leisurely dining – first in a pizza specialty house near Piazza Cavour for lunch, later dinner a couple blocks away at Ristorante L’Antico Porto – as the name suggests, a seafood restaurant.

We’re posting some photos taken a day earlier on our long walk; the uploading time isn’t the swiftest at this hotel, so we held these back.

Sunshine’s on tap for the middle of the week, and we’re hoping that’s the case for another antiquity excursion.


Picture of The 'Via G.G. Belli' pizzeria (on Via Giuseppe Gioaccino Belli) turns its tables fast at lunch.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of The pizza was unsurprisingly good; surprising was its thinness and how quickly it exited the oven.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of Young professionals packed the place; each seemed to be 30-something and dressed to kill.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of A stroll after dinner leads back to the Hotel dei Mellini and its welcoming entrance.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of A crew receives early-morning instruction on the Tiber.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of Piazza Navona in brilliant sunshine early on our visit.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of Piazza Navona's surface is an intricate piece of artwork in itself.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of Many of Rome's narrow streets seemingly don't see the sun at ground level during the winter months.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of The Pantheon's distinctive shape is apparent, even when approached from a back way.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of Across town, thousands cheered the Pope in Piazza San Pietro, but we had a colorful show, too.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of The Savoy family's appearance brought out those sympathetic to the idea of an Italian monarchy.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of Near the tombs of Italy's first kings, loyalists pose in their finery after paying their respects.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of Lennie stands before yet another impressive monument -- the name of which we can't recall or find.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of As you might have surmised, we were kidding yesterday about being the only ones at Trevi Fountain.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of This restaurant on Via Sistina near the Barberini metro station provided excellent food and service.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of Pefiteroles capped our lunch at the Ristorante la Fontanella.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of It's Carnivale season, and children in costumes are proudly paraded by their parents.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.
Picture of Rome's streets on this Sunday teemed with pedestrians, and the cafe life was in full swing.. Taken 2008-01-21 in Rome, Italy by traveler Len_doug.

Next entry: No clouds above, so we head to the Colosseum.

 
 

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