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With less
than 36 hours left to appreciate and indulge in all things Roman, my
pink-sneakered feet were anxious to get going and sprint from one archeological
monument to yet another, and cram in as much sightseeing as daylight hours
would permit. Having chalked off almost all of the “Top 10” attractions on my “not to be missed” list, thus leaving
the hustle and bustle of a hectic action packed day behind me, I graciously
embraced the luxury of basking in the calm and peacefulness of nightfall. Meandering along the Lungoteveri, the boulevards that line the embankments of the Tiber
River, I was grateful for a little bit of down time in my quest to discover the
“Eternal City” from a nocturnal
perspective. I couldn’t help but be
amazed at how completely different a city appears with the setting of the sun,
offering a glimpse into a seemingly alternate view of its daylight companion. The approach of dusk witnesses an
unexplainable shift in attitude and demeanour, the fading glowing horizon
gently ushering in an unseen yet intensely soothing oasis of tranquility.
It was as if
a bewitching wizard had magically waved his wand and sprinkled a bit of much
needed “ultra relaxing fairy dust”
upon me, as my mood instantaneously lightened, washing away the stress (that all
frantic tourists inevitably succumb to – especially those who foolhardily
attempt to cram in 10 days of sightseeing in a 12 hour time frame) of my
frenzied “hopping around” Roma adventuresome day.
As the sun’s rays bid adieu to day, blushing
the heavens a radiant orange pinkish hue, Roma appeared to magically transform
into an effervescent rainbow of twinkling lights and shadows – its magnificence
re-awakened under twilight’s seemingly mysterious guise.
A mesmerizing
melange of dusty pinks, vibrant oranges and saffron colours playfully shimmered
from the heavens, elevating the intricately carved arches of the ancient
bridges below to a heightened level of perfection. The luminous brilliance of the Tiber’s
sparkling water added an element of mysticism and romance to a picture perfect
postcard.
If you
haven’t wandered along the winding path of the River Tiber, Pink Sneakers on the Go highly
recommends ambling along its cobblestoned paths at sunset. You will not be disappointed as the haunting and
spellbinding beauty of the setting sun glimmering off the ornate marbled
statues will be imprinted upon your soul forever.
Come amble
along the Tiber and fall spellbound under the mystique of Roma…come travel with
me….
Next week
– where do my pink-sneakered footprints lead me? Stay tuned!!
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