As usual Roman and Mabret spent the morning with Katie doing school work. They have worked hard the entire trip. Nonetheless, some days are easier than others, but Katie is always patient and kind. Bob and I are blessed that she is their Sensei (teacher) rather than either of us on those days when one of the boys struggle with getting down to work.
They chose.... map reading with Mabret leading the way to Camp de' Fiori.
Campo de' Fiori means field of flowers in English. In the Middle Ages the piazza was actually an open meadow. In the 1600's, the square was the site of many executions. A monument to Giordano Bruno, a philosopher, who was burnt alive for heresey stands in the middle of the square. His statue stands defiantly facing the Vatican who denouced all his work and placed it on the Index of Forbidden Books. The monument stands in the exact spot of his death and reminds us all of the importance of freedom of thought!
The Campo de' Fiori is currently a large open air market with tons of Italian delights. The boys had fun with a couple of euros buying fruit, pasta and cheese. I could have stayed all day shopping, tasting and planning a great meal. We purchased only what we could eat or take with us to Spain.
Lunch included one of Mabret's favorites, pasta with claims. Roman however enjoyed the more avian side of the piazza. The pigeons. He claims to be their Master and they, Roman's warriors!
The day ended with a sudden downpour and the boys chance to negotiate a better price for the much sought after laser pens. I gave them only 5euros and sent them out to try and negotiate with the many hawkers. Amist the hawkers are many true artists, magicians, performs and scams artists. The trick is to discover the difference.
Can you figure out how he is levitating?
Peace out and Good bye Rome!
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