April 29, 2012
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Trevi Fountain
While you read this, listen to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuLI2G9HNtM (For Frank Sinatra)
or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvI09n9hMgg&feature=related (For Doris Day)
This is Trevi Fountain.
It’s the largest Baroque fountain in Rome. Legend says that if you throw a coin in the fountain, you are sure to return to Rome. Michael wanted to throw in American money, and thankfully from the recesses of suitcases and change purses, we were able to find some.
I figured a kiss for luck wouldn’t hurt!
After you are done throwing in your coin, you can just sit and people-watch and enjoy the sound of the water.
Wikipedia said that about 3,000 euros ($4000) is thrown into the fountain every day. They use the money to subsidize a supermarket for needy people in Rome. So, even if the wish doesn’t come true, the coin toss was worth it!
Comments (1)
Love the fountain. Audrey Hepburn’s Roman Holiday made it a fave of mine. I collect Audrey Hepburn movies and if I ever have a biological daughter, I want to call her Audrey. Audrey helped me get over my long neck…I was mad fun for it as a kid, but I saw that Audrey had one and she’s lovely. So I want to give that gift to a bio daughter. No need if we adopt a daughter…they won’t inherit my gangly-ness!
I love how you guys are enjoying every moment of your time in Rome! Bravo to you and your family. (Guess that’s Brava to you.)