Three years ago, it was sunny. I remember. It was sunny but it was also colder than it is now.
Three years ago, it was a Sunday. I remember.
I remember because he suggested that we climb the Vittoriano and take a look at Rome.
The monument goes by many names: Vittoriano, Vittorio Emmanuele II, Alatare della Patria, the Wedding Cake, the Typewriter.
We paid the 7 euro and took an elevator to the very top. We stood below winged victory.
He pointed out the sites with passion. Convincing me I should care about the Roman Forum. A pile of columns was once much more than ruins.
I had lived in Rome for 5 months. I wasn’t planning to stay. But that day he showed me a new side to the city.
And when we finished arguing about the location of our favorite spots, he suggested dinner and drinks.
What I mean to say by all of this, is: happy anniversary to a very special Irishman.
Vittorio Emmanuele II Monument
Summer: 09:30 – 19.30 (Fri & Sat until 23.30)
Winter: 09:30 – 18.30 (Fri, Sat & Sun 19.30)
Free Entry, but 7 Euro for Quadrigas Terrace for Panoramic views of the city
Awww! Happy anniversary to Natalie and Nat’s very special man!
haha- Thank you 🙂
Ooh what a lovely post! And what a great reminder of your relationship 🙂
Lucy xxx
La Lingua : Food, Life & Travel in Italy
Thanks, Lucy! It was nice to remember that day 🙂