A Rambling Writer Rerun: Italy, part 8: Trastevere and the Forum Boarium

Your virtual Italy vacation continues as Thor and I ramble across the Tiber River to Rome’s Trastevere district, and more.

NOTE: For a virtual vacation and time-travel, join Thor and me in 2008. Italy! Starting with highlight photos posted here on Saturday, June 15, I’ll continue this rerun series every week, with occasional interruptions for other Geezer Adventures. Join us in Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, Venice, and Milan. Buon viaggio!

A friend with deep Italian roots urged us to wander around the colorful Trastevere (“across the river”) neighborhood across the Tiber from the main tourist attractions, and we thoroughly enjoyed the twisty, cobblestone lanes opening onto unexpected cul de sacs. Established as a Medieval settlement, it continues with a Bohemian, independent vibe.

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