I am not feeling creative only tired but satisfied. Today I took charge of my travels in Rome. That is at least after breakfast and a long pep talk to self in my room and more perusing of the things to do (and how to get there). Yesterday I only dared to venture within about a 4 or 5 block radius. I did go into the train station and found the tourist office. They only offered a $5.00 map of Rome. I had planned to take a bus to the Teatro Olympio & back so I could find my way there today. So I went back to the hotel and asked where I could get a haircut. The sent me around the corner to a little shop. The woman there is a real artist. When she works on you, her whole attention is to you & your hair. No conversation like is typical in the US. People don't go to her for counseling or the latest gossip. They go to her for a transformation! And that is what I got. I will find someone to take my picture tomorrow. She did the best job of understanding my hair, my self and my feelings of anywhere I have been. And this was all with only a little communication by me conversing in broken Spanish with her assisstant.
As for today, I did make it to the Bourghesee Museo de Arte Moderna via the subway & a little walking. Talked with alot of people both locals & tourists asking directions. Was pointed through a huge portico and got to see the final lap of the Rome marathon. The runners passing had been running for 4 hours already and were tired and determined. The Marathon had been on my wish list so once again, the universe provided.
The highlight of the museum was itàs outdoor patio and lunch. Carpaccio of shredded beef, rocket, and shaved parmesan. Couldn't be more cosmopolitan. I left there and made my way to the Teatro Olympio for a 5 pm performance of MOMIX. Look in them up on the internet. The most beautiful & amazing correography of modern dance with amazing lighting, photo images and music. I wish they would come to Chicago.
Well, I'm off to bed now so I can be up & have my breakfast before being picked up for my tour of Orvieto & Assisi at 7:10 am.
Until the next entry----think spring!
Dear Karen,
ReplyDeleteThis is Mom. I loved your post about the post cards, and hope you'll send us a card from Assissi. I just can't believe you had the energy to write this already... Daddy and I are keeping you in our prayers. Oh Karen, I finally found Bali on my map, with Barb's help over the phone.
Love,
Mom and Dad
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Hey it's Justin. You should go see the MAXXI museum. It's new. It's by Zaha Hadid. Also there is a chapel called the jubilee chapel I think. It's by Richard mier.
ReplyDeleteThe MAXXI is in northern Rome near the Euclide metro station. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAXXI_%E2%80%93_National_Museum_of_the_21st_Century_Arts
Jubilee church
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jubilee_Church
Hi Karen! Well for a person who doesn't write - you are quite creative!! Don't sell yourself short! Although your touring for the day sound awesome - what I really want to see is your haircut!! Figure out how to send a pic soon! You are in my thoughts and prayers! What a great adventure and trip this will be for you! Love, Maggie
ReplyDeleteHow to get to the MAXXI museum. contemporary art i think .
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here is link to a map that shows taking the metro A line to Flamino Piazza Del Popolo, then transferring to a train to Euclide station
Karen - This is your cousin, Cathy. Barb forwarded your blog to me. How exciting that you are in Rome. We went a couple years ago and loved it. However, we were not as brave as you - going by yourself and not on a tour. One little walk we did that we enjoyed was sort of a circle route that started at the Piazza del Popolo, walking up to the Pincio (overlooking the Piazza), on to the Spanish steps, and then the Trevi Fountain, a visit to the Pantheon, and ending up in the Piazza Navona. There were a few other piazzas, palazzos, and obelisks in between but it took a few hours - longer or shorter depending on how much time you took at each spot. Hope you liked Assisi - that was beautiful too. We also went down the Amalfi coast (beautiful) to spend a few days at Sorrento and saw Pompeii - very interesting if you get a chance to go there. Wish we could have seen Florence and Venice. How long will you be there for? Have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeletePS - I agree with Margaret - you certainly sound like a writer to me! (chirzel@aol.com)
Wow! What an amazing day! I never would have thought to have my hair cut over there; that's terrific. What an incredible, synergistic moment - and to have her pay such one-on-one attention must have been like a special gift.
ReplyDeleteThe Museo, and the food, sounds amazing. I'm really pleased that you're following your inner guidance, and wish you the most amazing trip!! Can't wait for the next update, and the picture of your hair. Travel on!