If you look closely, you can see the local residents hanging their wash out to dry. At the end of the courtyard is the security gate to the road (Via Cappellari) which was about ten feet wide. Supposedly the street was designated "Pedestrian Only" which includes scooters but that didn't stop our first driver, Jacopo, from driving right up the security gate - much to the consternation of a local scooter dude. |
The fridge/freezer is about five feet tall (small by American
standards, large by European standards) and there was hardly any counter
space at all but it was nice to have the kitchen, including the
dishwasher. |
The master bedroom with that wacky brick ceiling again. The bed was very "pallet-like" if you read any historical books (or trashy romance novels set in the 1800's) which is to say: hard, lumpy and saggy. |
The master bathroom. The open shower is an interesting concept but we were thankful to have a washer/dryer unit in the apartment for the daily towel used to sop up the floor and dry off the toilet seat. Absolutely gorgeous travertine and the floor was heated, which was a wonderful treat. |
The guest bedroom - as determined by the closet-sized bathroom (which is too tiny to show here.) This bed was so springy that it almost felt like a waterbed. |
Seeing Bibi and Tatta was how we knew where the apartment was. |
The market in Campo de Fiori in full swing. Directly ahead: kitchen wares. |
Peek-a-boo! Sure enough, the little dogs would just stay put throughout the day, with the occasional woof. |
There he is again. This time, a better view of some of the produce setup for sale. |
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After the market clears out (around 3pm) and the cleaning crew comes through, the square is ready for the nighttime fun to begin. |
Picture taken from the point our street opens onto the square to give you a sense of the size of Campo de Fiori.. |
They don't really do street signs as we might expect to see them in the United States. They are carved into or permanently affixed to the sides of buildings. It took some getting used to. |
Did I mention how narrow the street was? Many of these streets were smaller than American alleys. |
Arguably the biggest dog in all of Rome. |
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