Roman Roamin' IV

So Vicki arrived at Ostiense station, from Fiumicino,

per my directions, at about 13:30, Sunday, May 8; I

had been waiting at Binario 11, per our understanding, since

13:00; thrilled to be re-united, we took the Metro and bus back

to Laurentina and the campground, where, after valiantly

unpacking following a 20 hour trip, and 9 hours off schedule,

she crashed...

Next day, however, in jet-lag denial, we were out in central

Rome; she wanted to see the Pantheon again, something

I am always willing to do...

And the church of St. Mary Supra Minerva,

with an elephant obelisk (just like in Sicily) out

front; we conjecture the "supra" meant built

over a temple to Minerva; but it might mean

Mary superceding Minerva, which also fits

With its very, very forgettable Christ Bearing the

Cross, by Michaelangelo

But a moving scene of devotion

Not moved for long, we are back at the priestly

vestments store

Priestly undies (if you have ever wondered

about such things)

Marcus Aurelius' column; another of the good

emperors

Another detail of which

Every town has its eyesores; most  towns are nothing but

eyesores; but in Rome even the eyesores can look good in the

right light