Friday, 16 March

Roger:
Started the morning in Piazza Galeno observing the authorities checking car registrations. Then took a taxi to the Pantheon. Another tourist took pity on our selfie attempts and took some pictures of us. Among other things, two Italian kings are buried here. Starting in April, the entry will no longer be free. We did some people watching in the piazza in front of the Pantheon. I was admonished about for sitting on the stone columns. When I pointed out to the guy some other tourists were doing the same, he rousted them also.

We had lunch at Armando al Pantheon. Loved the food, the mozzarella was excellent, but not the service. Waiter was insisting we order everything at once. After some push back, we ordered a course at a time and had leftovers. Valerie was enamored with the toilet in the place that had automatic seat paper, though it didn’t work [V: was out of new paper]. As our time in Italy continued, she would just be happy if the toilet had a seat. We saw people celebrating St Pats Day. Also, there were rugby guys in town wearing kilts. We made a purchase at a clock shop. I was not feeling well the first three days, so Friday night we stayed in and Valerie had leftovers.

Valerie:
When Roger gets up, he is still sick, so he gets back in bed, and at 11 we make our way to a restaurant near the Pantheon, via taxi. The food is good, and Roger stuffs it in, despite the intestinal distress.

Bought a clock.

Taxi to San Silvestri, in the opposite direction, which was worth it since Roger was pooped. Philatelic store was already close, and ATM was out of order.

Back to Piazza Galeno.

Roger goes to bed and passed out to morning. I strolled around the neighboring area, maybe more casually than I should have, considering the Adult Film options in the area.

Back safe and sound, and Roger still asleep.

Roger still is experiencing lower intestinal distress.