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Local Customs: Cats Galore!
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As I am a real cat lover, I always notice when a cat is around. I was so aware of the numerous cats in Rome.
You've probably already heard that cats scatter to every corner and hidden niche in the Colosseum. The cats in the Colosseum are rather wild, but just as the Italians take care of their children, they also take care of the animals, domesticated or wild.Even though many of the cats I saw were strays, they seemed well fed and clean.
The photo shows a contented cat sunning itself on the steps that lead to the Arch of Constantine.
This arch, sometimes referred to as The Triumphal Arch, was built a short time before Constantine moved the capital of the Empire to Byzantium. Most historians think that it was built to celebrate Constantine's victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. The relief work on this structure is amazing. The cat was remarkable, too!
Note: Even though cats are numerous in Rome, it's the Dogs who Rule in Rome!Click on the photo to see the cat better.
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Local Customs: Gelateria: A One-Stop Shop in Rome
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We had seen Gelaterias before in other cities that we had visited in Italy; however, we were surprised at the size of the Gelaterias in Rome.
Besides being much larger, they offered so much more variety...much more than mere Gelato.
If you click the photograph, you will be better able to see all the choices!
It reminded me of many of the huge new gasoline stations in the USA that have a market. The Gelaterias offer candy, colas, chips, nuts, crackers, cookies, bottled waters, juices, sandwiches such as hamburgers and hot dogs as well as Italian Panini.
In addition, they present a variety of pasteries to rival any bakery. Oh, I almost forgot...they also offered alcoholic drinks and espresso!
Gelato, which is what we wanted, seemed to be an afterthought even though the huge sign on top declared GELATERIA.
Needless to say, we did not purchase any Gelato here. Instead, we went to a smaller, strictly pure gelato shoppe.
I hate to admit it, but I must be a Gelato Snob!
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TheWanderingCamel Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:18 UTC
Home from Rome and still with my head full of the sights, sounds and smells. Your enjoyment of the city shows through in every page here. leyle | volopolo Mon Jun 9, 2008 11:41 UTC
A lot of ifnformation! Another excellent page from you! | Kuznetsov_Sergey Sat Mar 15, 2008 07:06 UTC
Thanks Dee for bringing back sweet memories about this famous city with plenty of sights! I was there more than 10 years ago and wish to come back as soon as possible. | starship Wed Jan 30, 2008 15:49 UTC
Once again visiting your wonder pages on Rome and enjoying them so much! Looks like the coins we threw into the Trevi Fountain might have worked--looks like we'll be back there in August!! |
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