Protest In The Streets
Taxi Stopped Meter Going
Time For Us To Leave
Well, we arrived in Madrid Spain after a Metro Ride a bus Ride a Jet ride and a Taxi ride. We were greeted in Madrid by a parade of protesters that clogged traffic in the downtown area, marching for women’s rights. Never saw something like that in Asia or the Middle East. One day. One day. Our place is nice but the bathtub situation keeps downsizing, along with the height of the ceiling.
Ezra has had some funny comments in Rome – assisted by the statues, and churches, and Mother Mary. “Mother Mary, where are you?” Äaah!, Mother Mary scares me” SO many churches in Rome. I am so glad we took our time in Rome and did not try to visit other parts of Italy on this trip. When in Rome – Stay in Rome. Our places to stay worked out perfectly. We were able to walk around everywhere. I learned a little Italian as well. The language is fun to listen to compared to some of the other languages we have heard on this trip. Italians are beautiful and everywhere you look people are dressed nice and looking sharp. So different than our A-round-the -world clothes. I am not going to miss saying “Prego!” to Dwana every time she thanks me for something. “Thanks for the ice cream Foley.” – “Prego.” Ezra has had the most difficult time separating from toy and souvenirs and treats on the streets. “This is not a fun day!” _Ezra. He is getting better. We took the Cipro Metro and arrived at Termini station like Romans. The Terravision Bus was soon to arrive and Viola! here we are at Fiumicino Airport at the McDonalds next to a hidden playset overlooking the landing strip runway. Quite nice for McDonalds. The plan is to take a taxi from the Madrid airport to our new place. Bye Bye Rome. Hello Madrid. Rome has been o nice of a stop. I have never visited a city with so many tourists and so many historical sights. I think we did a great job of walking through the city using Google Maps and seeing as many of the free sights in Rome that you can see. Fountain de Trevi. Piazza de Navona. Pantheon. Keyhole. Acqua Paulo. St Peters Cathedral. Ruins after ruins after ruins after ruins. Cathedral. Basilica. Church. Everyone but me has a slight cold and sneezes, but nothing to hold us back. Cold over fever anytime. The short pop over to Vienna was just right. The weather has been perfect with a touch of blue skies, white clouds and even some raindrops to play in. What will I remember the most – the streets, small and narrow; the Colosseum – big yet small in Rome, picturesque and historical; the markets- fresh, colorful, noisy.
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