Saturday, February 13, 2016

Rome


On Wednesday we traveled by the Metro from the Repubblica station to Flaminio


We had clear directions on how to find the Academia Belgica from the metro station, but
of course, it did not turn out to be as easy as we anticipated.


Market outside of the metro stop Flaminico
We saw these markets all over Rome.  They had shoes and clothing 
for sale often for only a few Euros.



This is George Washington Street running up through a park close to the 
Academia Belgica where we stayed.

We walked through the edge of the Borghese Park


This link has a panoramic view of the square










On Wednesday and Thursday nights we stayed at the Academia Belgica.

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This "butterfly" is now housed inside the building in order to protect it from the weather.




Library




Patio off the main entrance 

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Museum of Modern Art



Statue of Simon Bolivar


Lunch at the Museum of Modern Art
The academic houses are isolated from populated areas.  We were very grateful
that we could walk across the valley to the art museum to have lunch. 


One of several statues in the cafeteria


Looking across the valley from the Academia Belgica


Orange trees growing outside of the museum


Painting in our room


Taking it easy


Modern bathroom without any shower curtain or a bar of soap.
Fortunately there were towels and I had packed some shampoo and conditioner so we
used the shampoo to wash our hands.



Neighboring Academia from Romania
and Egypt

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