Jessica in Rome

Looking out the window today, I wonder what the hell happened? It’s gray, cold and depressing out there! A stark contrast to the beautiful spring weather over this past weekend. D and I decided to make more of an effort to get out into the city and enjoy its treasures. This came with a catch though. He isn’t the touristy type here. I understand that you wouldn’t get excited about a city you lived in your whole life, but come on! It’s Rome and it has so much to offer. I brought up the point that he hasn’t even seen many of the sites I want to go to and there is no good reason not to go. He brought up the point that since I don’t work, there is no good reason to not be more domestically inclined. It’s true, I am a horrible housewife. What comes naturally to many women is like rocket science to me. I just don’t notice that pile of dirty clothes, my disorganized closet, the dishes that need washing and the shelves collecting dust bunnies. Don’t get me started on cooking, for everyone’s safety, it’s best I don’t go there. Ever. So we compromised and came to the agreement that if I played housewife during the week, we could be tourists together on the weekends in Rome without the whining and eye rolling.

We started our weekend adventures in Villa Borghese. For months I have had the fantasy of D renting me a row boat and rowing me all over the little man-made lake in the park. For only 6 euros, my dreams came true and I was rowed for a whole 20 minutes. I highly suggest this fun activity, definitely worth the money for a close up look at the beautiful Greek style temple on the little island in the middle of the lake. There are HUGE fish swimming in the waters as well. So FUN!

Giardino del Lago (Lake Garden)

Villa Borghese

Paddle Boat Rental: 3 euro per person for 20 minutes.