Leonardo and The Informant

This morning we attended a tour of the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibit - inventor, artist, scientist, engineer, sculptor, anatomist, biologist, musician, architect, philosopher...he was all of these things, but the exhibition was disappointing. It was organized by AWAR and we had an Italian guide who spoke English - which is altogether different than having an English speaking guide. The problem was that many of the models on display were not that impressive and it was difficult for our guide to bring them to life for us. Furthermore, a timeline and any real contextual information was missing from the exhibit, so it was difficult to get a clear picture of what Leonardo actually invented first and what was a mere improvement on an already existing design. Still, it was held in a beautiful Palazzo and we met some interesting people on the tour.

Afterwards, we met with Josh's newest cycling buddy and his wife for a coffee (or a fresh squeezed orange juice). They are a really interesting couple and have two boys - one just a little younger than Avery and a newborn. Both are originally from Naples but have lived all over Italy as well as spending time elsewhere in the EU and a year in San Diego.

We ate a late lunch at home in our garden. And planned our first family vacation to Puglia which take place in 3 weeks time when the kids all have a week off from school.

After homework, and dinner, and swim practice, Josh and I decided to go to a movie. That's right, a good '0le night out just like home. We saw Matt Damon in Steven Soderberg's "The Informant" and really enjoyed it. How odd to walk out after the show and immediately see the obelisk in the Piazza del Popolo - to be reminded that we are in Rome, and not Chicago.