An Italian Game of Chicken...

... does not occur on the cobblestone streets of Rome, but rather the dangerous sidewalks. 90% of the time they win, because if you don't move someone will have a broken nose. They do not move out of the way for you! First of all, the sidewalks are narrow, maybe 2 people at a time side-by-side, but most of the time is single file. Countless times we have been face-to-face, couple vs. couple, heading for a head on collision, then BOOM! We hop off the sidwalk onto the street as they blow by, no "excuse me or move it turds" coming from them, barely escaping a serious concussion. I would more than likely have a bruised sternum due to the height differential, but m' lady Angelina may not be so lucky...

Anyways, today:
Villa Borghese - Large park in the center of rome with walking trails, museums, a zoo, lots of dogs, a bounce house (!) and balloons for sale!!! Walked through and took some great photos from the top of the park with amazing views of the 7 hills of Rome and the gorgeous domes.
Shopped - Crazy shopping. Thousands of People. Thousands of weird stores. I would have to be the lead singer in a major rock band, a male model, or 5'3" to wear some of this stuff back home. Don't get me wrong, the selection of stores is amazing and it was a fun experience. Plus, the good news is we didn't do too much damage.
Afternoon Wine & Antipasto - Angelina was not thrilled with the selection of dirt scattered about the table, the ashtray or the smoke blowing into our faces from nearby diners. It was pretty bad, but we survived and will try to do better this evening.

Tomorrow it's off to Cinque Terre and the amazing seaside villages!

Giacomo & Angelina aka Giangelina (get it? Like Brangelina? hahaha! no adopted kids though)
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