Rome

13/06/2010

We cycled along the Appian way today, known locally as Appia Antica. I would have been a lot 'appia if my rented bike had gears and didn't get a flat rear tire after an hour, meaning I had to cycle back to the rental place without any cushioning from the cobblestones. Lots to see along the way and I'd like to go back one day and spend more time leisurely exploring. Some of cobblestones are originals laid down 2000 odd years ago, which is very cool. You can see deep grooves in some places where, I presume, 2 millienia of traffic has worn away the stones.

We had planned on seeing a movie after this at a cinema that supposedly shows Hollywood films in English language. It was shut, however, and showed no signs of opening up so we went back to the campsite instead. I've really enjoyed Rome although it has been uncomfortably hot. Definitely will have to come back at some stage to see some of things we missed this time around.