Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Happenings in Rome

Sometimes I am so caught up in day-to-day life that I miss certain exceptional events that take place in this city.  In the past few days this has become apparent in a couple of things I've only heard about.

Thing #1: A Gangnam Style Flash Mob in Piazza del Popolo.  While I was probably getting for bed after a busy day at home, this was happening just a ten-minute tram ride away.  It was huge!  I'm surprised I didn't hear it from the apartment.



Thing #2: High water in the Tiber.  The river used to flood regularly and wreak havoc on the city, so now there are high embankments on either side.  I don't think it's in danger of flooding its banks, but it's still pretty spectacular to see (and I did actually seen it, but only from the window).



You can see more pictures of the high water here.

I'm thankful for the Internet so I can keep up with happenings in my own backyard.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Happenings in Rome

Sometimes I am so caught up in day-to-day life that I miss certain exceptional events that take place in this city.  In the past few days this has become apparent in a couple of things I've only heard about.

Thing #1: A Gangnam Style Flash Mob in Piazza del Popolo.  While I was probably getting for bed after a busy day at home, this was happening just a ten-minute tram ride away.  It was huge!  I'm surprised I didn't hear it from the apartment.



Thing #2: High water in the Tiber.  The river used to flood regularly and wreak havoc on the city, so now there are high embankments on either side.  I don't think it's in danger of flooding its banks, but it's still pretty spectacular to see (and I did actually seen it, but only from the window).



You can see more pictures of the high water here.

I'm thankful for the Internet so I can keep up with happenings in my own backyard.

No comments: