Good vibrations

There’s a reason that for almost one week I’ve not had time to read a book, do the crossword puzzle or write a blog entry. The girls—Liz, Asha, Abby and Sanaya—have been living in our little house, bringing with them glorious spring weather and a blast of energy.

Our days start late. Believe me, it’s not easy getting four girls out of bed, out of the bathroom and out of the house. Our usual routine starts off with a short stroll to the Piazza di Santa Maria de Trastevere for a tall glass of blood orange juice and a cappuccino. Then a leisurely ramble to an area we haven’t seen yet for lunch and perhaps a mid-day prosecco.

I am the official cicerone leading them on our daily excursions and they are a most appreciative and willing audience. All of us—including Steve!—walk and walk and walk and walk. . . to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Ghetto, the Campidoglio, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, Campo di Fiori, the Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo and then back to Trastevere at the end of the day. It certainly helps that the weather is sunny and warm, perfect for both our long walks and then for chilling in the piazza once we get there.

Even at night, we are out on the pavements walking across the Ponte Sisto to a fabulous restaurant that I have carefully selected for just the right combination of good food and good vibes. Our dinners have been especially fun with the girls. There’s nothing like walking into a restaurant with four beautiful young women and watching heads turn and waiters smile. Each night we toast to being together in Rome. We all agree that Rome is an “amazing” city, that Vicolo del Cedro 12 is the most charming house and that Trastevere is absolutely the best neighborhood to live in.

After dinner, we stroll back together to Trastevere, where a party is always going on. Perhaps we stop for a drink at a hip and happening bar but then Steve and I head back to our house, eager for bed. The girls, of course, stay out and I love to hear their reports the next morning on the late night scene.