The song UMBRELLA is playing on a loop in my head.
Finally, we had a sunny day in Rome today. I try not to complain too much on Twitter given what my friends who live on the East Coast in the States are dealing with. I love snow but it’s easy to say that when you don’t have to commute in it or shovel it.
There are tiny signs of Spring busting out in Rome. Flowers are starting to bloom, tourists are wearing T-shirts while locals still wear winter coats, and the Farmers Markets are filled with artichokes.
I have Spring Fever. Hardcore.
Villa Borghese Park.
I was jogging in the park and saw this peacock enjoying the sunshine.
Another sign of Spring, the Rome Marathon.
Blooming tree in Villa Borghese Park.
Springy colors.
These strawberries from the Testaccio Farmers Market were delicious.
A clear sign of Spring. Roman artichokes.
And spring peas at the market in Campo dei Fiori.
Photos: Me and my iPhone
Arlene Gibbs Décor 
Weather wise Rome is way ahead of Southern New England. We still have five foot tall piles of snow in our yards and lawns covered with snow. Your pictures are beautiful. I can taste the fresh fruit and vegetables from here. Also, the delicious looking pastries..
Five feet? That is bananas. We have more rain coming this weekend. Basta.
All that rain in Italy and California and other places are drying up!
I heard about the drought in California. It’s getting worse.
how many beautiful photos of my city. Love villa borghese and the blooming spring. great point of view
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mari
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Grazie!
This morning I was in Villa Borghese. It was so nice. Unfortunately, the rain is coming back. Sigh.
The other morning, of course it was raining (need I even say that?) I walked past Chiesa Nuova and low and behold a tree was in bud – it made me so happy I almost skipped around. And then a car splashed water on me and I stopped skipping… haha. Here’s to an EARLY spring!
Oh no! I hate when that happens.
I’m so done with this rain today. Basta.
Roman artichokes…sigh…they are just not the same here
I love them but have never cooked them myself. I need to get on that before the season is over.
You do. Have someone show you. Cleaning and paring them can be tricky. Or just walk over to the ghetto and sit down anywhere and order carciofi alla giudea!
I think some of the stands at the Farmers Market in Trionfale clean and pare them. Must check.
I have carciofi alla giudea on the brain.
Wow, this is very appetizing! I love fresh strawberries and that from the Testaccio Farmers Market are among the sweetest and the most mouthwatering strawberries I have ever tasted. Great photos!
Grazie, Angie!