Trastevere and our last day in Rome

On our last full day in Italy, we spent time in the Trastevere area. This part of Rome across the Tiber River is quieter and less touristy than central Rome. It was great to just wander around the narrow streets and observe ordinary folks enjoying this vibrant, yet somewhat mellow neighbourhood. Ordinary people live here and enjoy what the streets have to offer. It was a nice way to quietly finish this wonderful trip.

Street musicians on their way to busker.

The beautiful Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere.

Enjoying a card game in the piazza.

Nothing like a busker blowing bubbles to entertain kids.

Beautiful umbrella pine in the lowering light.

Tristan and Vicki taking a little break on the steps of a fountain.

These soldiers guarding the piazza certainly had interesting hats.

Policemen on horseback patrolling a quiet street.

My faithful hat being finally retired at the end of our trip, appropriately resting at the feet of the Trastevere poet G. G. Belli.

Mario