Mercato Centrale

Tried an artichoke at the Mercato Centrale along with broad beans and portobello mushrooms. Despite the look, the artichokes were quite good - but not good enough for either of us to feel motivated to prepare them ourselves. Yesterday Nancy was regretting that we had booked an electric bike trip for her of the ancient Appian Way for a number of reasons - she was #1 tired, #2 feet hurt a bit, #3 expected rain, #4 behind in journaling, #5 need to rest up for another big day planned tomorrow. So, the day started with it looking like pretty good weather wise (ambivalence), then clouds (adjusting positively to the idea of a rest), then thunder and intense rain (OK, able to bail out for good reason). Fortunately, TopBike gave three options one of which was to cancel but they would supply ponchos if she went (wouldn't help her shoes). Decided to take the refund. Doug was working on the photos and I was investigating options as would like to get out but no museums today please for Nancy! Decided on a visit to the Mercato Centrale market in Termini station for a poke around and lunch and Doug would go to the Museum and Nancy would come back and we'd have dinner in plenty of time for the 8 pm soccer game.Read more