Gertrude Stein

Everyone has heard the famous quotation, "there is no there, there!" Gertrude Stein said it and it was about her hometown...Oakland. Most assuredly NOT Rome.

Today is New Years Day here as everywhere in the world. Like back in the states last night was celebrated with food, drink, noise and silliness. Today, however, people are out and about walking, talking and enjoying the place I rant about. N one is sitting in front of a screen watching teen aged student athletes ran after each other. 

I was out walking too. Until the battery needed recharging anyway. Both batteries actually, the camera's and mine. Some of the shots are up, some to follow. But, the focus of this is just how easy it is to walk the exact same streets and yet still encounter new views. Sure light changes as the day proceeds, but just slowly meandering the streets and alleys allows you to see what has been there all along. With still nearly two weeks and one more holiday I think the camera will continue to be tested. It's about time to start taking people shots. The faces will be pretty much the same but, there will be more layering of clothing as the winter continues. No snow and none forecasted...nice! I did NOT pack a shovel.

Hope everyone had wonderful holidays and I kind of look forward to resuming the packing in a couple of weeks. Because everyone reading this knows that I do not really " "want" to come back, we'll just end there.

Ciao, a doppo!