"Are we living in Seattle?" That's what we were thinking when we woke up this morning, and it was raining, again! Perfect day to visit a museum. But, once the kids were off at school, the rain stopped, it began to clear up and, while still overcast, became hot! We decided we'd still hit the museum: The Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, part of the National Museum of Rome. Both Josh and I had visited previously on separate occasions, and we'd both enjoyed it so much it was definitely one to return to.
The museum focuses on sculpture from the the period of the Roman Republic, Empire and late Empire; essentially the 1st century BC through the 2nd century AD. On the second floor, the museum displays the decorations from villas of noble families and from private and public baths. This is my favorite part of the collection. These rooms are filled not only with the wall frescoes, but with the mosaic floors and really give you a sense of what it was like to live in that period.
After touring the Palazzo Massimo, we drove back to Parioli to have lunch at (the former Rose Trattoria) our favorite local spot: Pastis Bistrot. Who knows what gets into these Romans? -- wearing their parkas in the 80 degree heat. Josh and I opted for a table outside, but we were the only ones. In fact, it had turned into a hot, humid, yet dry day.
We had no special plans for the evening. I made steaks for dinner and Charlotte went to swim practice. Then we enjoyed sitting out in our garden and planning our trip to Napoli for next week. The day had turned in to a lovely evening -- in Rome.
The museum focuses on sculpture from the the period of the Roman Republic, Empire and late Empire; essentially the 1st century BC through the 2nd century AD. On the second floor, the museum displays the decorations from villas of noble families and from private and public baths. This is my favorite part of the collection. These rooms are filled not only with the wall frescoes, but with the mosaic floors and really give you a sense of what it was like to live in that period. 
After touring the Palazzo Massimo, we drove back to Parioli to have lunch at (the former Rose Trattoria) our favorite local spot: Pastis Bistrot. Who knows what gets into these Romans? -- wearing their parkas in the 80 degree heat. Josh and I opted for a table outside, but we were the only ones. In fact, it had turned into a hot, humid, yet dry day.
Josh and I both went to RIS where he picked up Olivia and took her on an errand, and Charlotte and I walked home together. Avery stayed for his after-school sports session -- a make-up since he missed yesterday's in favor of a birthday party.
We had no special plans for the evening. I made steaks for dinner and Charlotte went to swim practice. Then we enjoyed sitting out in our garden and planning our trip to Napoli for next week. The day had turned in to a lovely evening -- in Rome.
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