On top  of a building just down from Castle St.Angelo in Rome. 

Italian Graffiti

Congratulations Mom

 

Ruins between Piazza Venezia and Campidoglio.  Most people walk past without looking on way to something else.

Sister Perkins will be going home in less than a week.  She has been a part of our District since we arrived in Rome.  We will miss her very much, but look forward to seeing what's going on in her life via facebook, letters and in person when we return home.  We are so thankful we got to know her and will be eternal friends.  It is tough to see our missionaries leave, but we also enjoy getting to know the new missionaries coming into the District.

Colosseum from Palatine Hill

I am going to try doing the blog differently.  It has been difficult to find the time to gather pictures and write about one topic or outing.  So I am going to try to post one picture each day.  Maybe I will write something, maybe I won't.  The picture won't always be taken that day, but they will be from our mission.
A former missionary companion of mine, Rex Conner and his wife Lisa were here visiting Rome, so we took the opportunity to see some sites with them.  The last stop of the day was the Colosseum.  I took this picture as you start up the Palatine Hill.

Italy is Eataly

As you can tell from what we have posted already there is a lot of great food here.  We really do more than just eat, but since we have to eat we might as well enjoy it as much as possible.  There are many choices as to what and where to eat.  You can find little restaurants with tables in the streets, roof top places with fantastic views of the city, or a pizzeria.  The open markets have great variety.  There is a great bakery next to the church we attend that has a sugar covered baked doughnut filled with nutella or cream.  I can't describe how good it is.  During the  summer we have been enjoying watermelon and fresh pineapple.  One of our favorite meals to make at home is bruschetta.  The tomatoes, cheeses, bread etc are excellent.

 

 

"The Sweet Life"

 

 

Sis Day wanted a steak.

My favorite carbonara

Pizza from a brick oven is the best.

 

We love Bombas after English class