Thoughts, in no particular order.

The Trevi Fountain, when being cleaned, is quite anti-climactic, especially when being seen for the first time. When it actually has water however, it is incredible.

The January sales (government mandated) are pretty great. Zara!

Does no one eat chicken here? Why is it always so hard for me to find? Just makes my day so much better when I do find it. Almost bought/ate rabbit. That was scary, but also funny.

We are all going to become coffee addicts.

"Do things that quicken the heart." - John Terry, from his Q&A after a film screening on Thursday.

Base restaurants on how cute their doors and entrances are.

Marbled paper. Just...marbled paper.

People are fascinated with artists.

I have a guitar!!

Cappuccini & cornetti everyday.

Dance-offs to Brazilian songs with Italian shoe saleswomen do not always, but may, bring in new customers.

Do not go to the Vatican on a Saturday. Do not go to the Vatican on a Saturday. I repeat, donotgototheVaticanonaSaturday.

There will always be skeevy men trying to sell you things.

Flea markets, especially the mile-long Porta Portese, are exciting, smelly, loud, and awesome.

Not being sarcastic in any way, I love the pigeons here.

Things I have cooked so far:

Fresh tomato sauce
Caprese salad
Caramelized mushroom & onions
Chicken & broccoli
Pasta carbonara
SO MUCH PASTA.

Will update soon with art :)