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Day 4: Rome
Rome is… Like New York. Similar grunge with millennia old structures scattered about.
We skipped the big ones. We’re not big for crowds.
With extra time to kill, we went to a video game museum instead. Playing old arcade games for free…? Worth it. đˇ
This morning we woke up early to take the train to Rome. NK suggested we catch a snack before we start the day - a smart decision.
We got two Foccacias and two espresso (due espresso). When you drink espresso straight up, beating it with a little spoon before you sip makes it sweeter. đˇ
The streets in Florence are narrow. The sidewalks often fit only one person. Even then, if you don’t clutch your camera bag close, a passing car will hit it and spray its contents all over the pavement.
We stopped often to examine stickers. I think we could use more of those in the streets in NYC. đˇ
The best places in a trip like this are serendipitous. We stumbled upon a local bookstore, with delicious cappuccino and brownies.
I felt a natural pull toward the redical-anarchist books on the shelves.
The store owner said she doesn’t know if Cyberpunk by Raf Valvola Scelsi has an English translation. Doesn’t seem like it. I got a book about mushrooms instead. đˇ
From a pass under the highway heading to a restaurant tonight in Florence. The whole tunnel is covered with graffiti like this. đˇ
Day 3 - Walking Firenze
I wanted to use the phone for quick updates, but I couldn’t join the local network until a couple of hours ago. Some settings on the Google-Fi network needed to be turned on, others turned off, and magic, we’re back in the 21st century. In the meantime, I learned that my privacy-oriented Android phone is still very useful offline, with OSMand Maps, and the ability to take and sync pictures wherever Wi-Fi was available.
We just got back from La Fate Bistrot. A small restaurant seemingly run by my mother in a different life. She served us and cooked our food. Every meal on the menu was vegan, all homemade style served on nice plates. We had a glass of wine to end the long day and exchanged tired smiles. “Conto, per favore” has been added to my Italian vocabulary now.
There’s much to write and much to show, but it’s close to midnight and it’s been a long day full of walking. I’ll leave you with one picture I took yesterday with the phone; tomorrow I hope to take my camera and take some photos.
Buona notte, amici đˇ
Copenhagen
It’s like IKEA in this airport. There’s No music walking down to the connecting flight, but there is a chill soundtrack in the bathroom - like an indie video game. A long trail of shops led us to the gate to our connecting to Italy; It feels more like a mall than an airport here. And it’s so quiet! there are so many cramped together in one coffee shop but it feels more library.
I’m enjoying a good cup of hot chocolate and a plain croissant with it. đˇ
I couldn’t really find pictures đˇ of an instrument, so I took a walk to the park thinking I might find someone who plays there. I didn’t. Here is a photo I took instead. #mbmar
Took a picture đˇ of this insect about a year ago in the Brox.
Day 22 - #mbmar
Went to the #moma to see the making of Pinocchio. The movie was excellent! Here, on display, the tiny theater, one of many sets.
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This is Aloe. The only house plant I didn’t kill. His doing fine since 2019!
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analog. I’m told it works.b&w because of course. #mbmar day 19 đˇ
The supreme court, NYC. Portico #mbmar day 18 đˇ
Two years ago, in New Mexico. Early morning flight with a hot air balloon đˇ. The dogs were barking at us from below, and this single home was standing alone in front of the rest ahead. I loved it there. #mbmar day 17
This was once a road. Now it’s just a quiet path. #mbmar day 16 đˇ
Today was a snowy stormy day, so here’s a nice picture from a walk a few days back. Horizon from NYC. đˇ #mbmar
Shiny cocktails with good people at the bar #mbmar đˇ
Gimcrack: A toy; a pretty thing; an ornamental object of no great value. I don’t think I have the meaning down 100%, but here’s something that comes to mind: my Fitbit. An Apple Watch wannabe bought by Google, which slowly sunsetting it in favor of their own Pixel watch. Photo đˇ for #mbmar
This is one NYC ritual that is going away… A photo đˇ to remember #mbmar
I have this photo đˇ I took at random about a year ago. Something about all the cans stacked neatly together… didn’t know it then, but it’s perfect for today’s #mbmar challenge! “Together!”
