Veneto Here We Come

This weekend was filled with work and play:  Friday we went to our friend's concert on a little boat party on the river.  We got to see a lot of friends we hadn't seen in awhile because we've been so busy, and the group of Cal Poly kids that are studying in Florence were also in town for class.  We met up with them also on Saturday night to show them the sights.  On Saturday I went on my own adventure to Trajan's markets, and ancient Roman shopping complex.  It is a true palimpsest: it has been built upon and around, partially excavated, partially demolished, and finally recently more fully excavated.  It is one of my favorite things I've seen in Rome...I can almost imagine buying olive oil and fresh produce from slightly impatient but amiable vendors....not too different from what I do at Campo dei Fiore everyday, except with a different backdrop.  See pics above.

Tomorrow we are leaving for a trip to the Veneto region, most of which we will be spending in Venezia (Venice), so don't worry of you don't hear from me until Sunday.  Today I bought rain boots and lots of warm socks to go in them, so I'm ready to jump in some puddles!