TEVERE RIVER BOAT RIDE

The Tevere River runs through the center of Rome.  Meeting new people at breakfast is always a delight. As I was getting into the elevator, two women joined me and we struck up a conversation. They were sisters from South Africa and travel frequently. They asked if I had taken a boat ride on the Tevere yet, and highly recommended it. I asked if I could tag along. Being on the water sounded cooler than walking in the center of Rome filled with tourists and big buildings.

Italy has the tiniest, cutest trucks, no doubt to traverse the narrow streets. This one is no more than a 3 wheel motorcycle. More photos of Trastevere tonight, restaurants and market. 

A clever way to use an antique truck for a bar.

Yes I actually was here in Rome! You don't want to hand your phone to just anyone. 

New friends enjoying a moment in time, on the Tevere River boat. Sisters Belinda and Hanalii, from South Africa, Glen and Mia currently living in Sweden and yours truly. After the boat cruise we had  lunch together in a lovely cafe. Glen is from New Zealand (I loved his accent) and we (they haha!) had some lively discussions about the South African and New Zealand rugby teams. Glen was quite fun, and the sisters threatened throughout our half day together, to tell him which of their teams had won the day before. It was hilarious! He was going to be sorely disappointed when they arrived home the next day. But the girls never hinted, of course. We parted after our selfies and Glen and Mia were conveniently going to the under ground train, subway. I gratefully followed, going back to my hotel to peeeeeeel off my clothes and jump into the shower. Drinking lots of water, showers, resting a short time, and letting the body cool down, is what one needs to do in 100 degree weather! Because an hour later, you can go out to mangiare...to eat! An important word to know if you ever come to Italy.

Buon viaggio con amici!!