Random things from the day

30-Aug-22

Here is a collection of random things from today.

KC did the full monkey bars at the playground!

 

Anyone know what plant this is?

Some stained glass at the Embassy.

There's this app, Too Good To Go, that helps fight food waste. Basically hotels, restaurants, etc put up food they aren't allowed to try to sell the next day or is going to go bad soon and you can buy it for a discount. I think these were from a hotel breakfast and cost 3 euros.

Dan acquired a babysitter and we went out for our anniversary. Strawberry flare for the win.

Unfortunately, I didn't plan ahead, so this isn't THE anniversary photo, but it's a very nice view of Rome. The dome to my right on the skyline is St. Peter's and the flatter dome on the left (above the tan building, but before the trees) is the Pantheon. 

Little Adventures in the Heat

 26-Aug-22

Today (26-Aug) we took the girls to Villa Borghese park to run around. We asked KC to stand by this statue that says "Byron" - her uncle's name. She responded with "FINE." And here's that photo.

KC had fun chasing around a little British boy wearing suspenders and a hat. He was very dapper. She also had fun chasing the pigeons.

We only saw a little bit of the park. It was very hot.

KC insisted on climbing this tree. Max is supervising, or looking for rocks to eat.

KC needs to work on her "picture face." 

There's probably going to be a lot of "stand by this thing and smile please!" 

We passed this logo on a port-a-potty. I'm not sure if it's an up-side-down heart because now it kind of looks like a butt, or testicles, or....what.....

First gelato! KC got fragola (strawberry) and Dan got pistachio and something. 

I got Crema di Nonna Elisa which was sort of like a vanilla custard. Max got to try mine and KC's.

I think she's a fan.

27-Aug-22

Despite the heat, we decided we needed to get the girls out of the house, if only for a little bit. 

So we took them to the Spanish Steps.

KC wanted to play in the fountain, but that's generally not allowed. 

At least this one had a water spigot for filling bottles.

Spanish Steps! KC and I counted them on the way down (we started at the top). There are 135 steps.

Don't be fooled, Dan edited out the other people on the steps. They weren't empty.

In one photo attempt, Max was practicing her "Blue Steel" face ala Zoolander.

We're in Rome!

Later I snuck out to go acquire desserts for Dan and I after the girls went to bed. It was gorgeous out.

We've walked past this door on our street several times now, and I only just noticed it has a face.

BLAAAAAAAAAAARGH!

We're Back!!

 26-Aug-22

Like everything these days, we're back! Thankfully we're continuing adventures and not a reboot. 

Quick recap of what wasn't blogged - We did two tours in DC and gained two children.

After a very stressful and frustrating several months, we are back in Italy. This time with two kids!

Anyway, I don't intend for this blog to be as detailed as before since the kids make it difficult to dedicate as much time to it. 

Better pack the important things first. 

Funny story, the bag KC is in had all our important documents and passports and things in it and we left it behind. We had to call my dad to rush it to the airport. Ooops!

Most of our luggage. We had 9 bags, a stroller, 3 carry-on bags, and Tungsten (our cat).

Max is not sure about this....

(Flight from DC to Newark, NJ)

Finally aboard our flight to Rome!

Dan's co-worker/boss/person met us at the airport in Rome which helped immensely.

Ahhh! That first cup of espresso! 

(Don't worry, it's water. We all know KC doesn't need any more energy)

Okay, now to fight jetlag and admin paperwork on this side. Wish us luck!