So I went to Piazza del Popolo today. I was going to look at some art but the church was closed so I sat on a the fountain and read/people watched. That place is excellent for people watching. And also...Segways. Yes, watching people ride on Segways is awesome. You can rent them in the piazza and zoom around. Also, they come in various sizes so even tiny children can ride them. Esther and I have a dream of seeing two people on Segways high five each other. Just picture it.
As I was walking back along Via del Corso, I saw some Lamborghini cars parked on the street. Lots of people were just standing around looking at them. I am not a car person but they were beautiful. I would drive one. Unfortunately, I don't think that'll ever happen. And I have no idea why they were just parked there; publicity maybe? Anyway, cool.
Also on Via del Corso (this place is full of activity) there was a fire! In a building right near the Piazza Venezia and Vittorio Emanuelle monument. So lots of firetrucks and stuff. I don't know what exactly burned but there was a lot of smoke. And after everything was put out and had calmed down, they were just trying to keep the area blocked off so they had people standing in a line, crowd control style. Except these people weren't law enforcement officials. They were Scientologists. No joke. Wearing bright yellow jackets that said 'Volunteer Minister', they were the same folks who have been handing out fliers and have a tent in Largo Argentina. Suspicious, in my opinion. Did somebody burn a Scientologist site? I am going to try to decipher some Italian news to see what the deal is.
Also, the Italian government is pulling itself together. Prime Minister is staying in office and his rival decided to back him up rather than try to get in office himself. Nice work, guys.
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