A man having a cigarette on a bench in one of the narrow winding streets of Trastevere, which is a neighborhood in Rome that is great for wandering past restaurants, bars and little shops. Trastevere has a ton of character and is buzzing and mostly pedestrian-only. The man below was very happy to have his photo taken.
Rome was unseasonably warm for early March, and these doggies were getting some water to cool down in some scenic fountains while out on their walks. The top photo is just next to the Vatican. The bottom is on Aventine Hill.
The stone pine trees are native to the Mediterranean region but to me just remind me of the rolling hills and scenery in Italy. They are in the shape of umbrellas and seem very Rome iconic. Below are some of the trees mixed in with the city.
Along the Tiber River runs the Lungotevere, which is a bike path that runs the length of the city. Its great for running/cycling and lots of graffiti and people watching.
Walking around Rome, I became obsessed with the beautiful city walls, doors, windows, plants, etc. To think modern city life is going on within these streets, in front of these backdrops. The structures of the city buildings were so naturally unique - with character and history.
Regular people going about their everyday in Rome - walking dogs, meeting friends, reading the newspaper, getting some sunshine, hanging with grandkids, etc. All in front of beautiful backdrops that are unique to the city.
