Snowy Rome

The eternal city has usually mild and pleasant winters, a very different clime from the one I was used in Romania. It was strange to me to rarely have under zero Celsius degree during the months of January or February but I guess that's why they call it "Mediterranean" right? During my 8 past winters I've spent in Rome, I really enjoyed these sunny and nice winter months, however I must admit I sometimes miss our snowy freezing cold winters... Btw, I have posted some winter photos on this blog that I've taken last year while in Romania.

This year is different. We are having snow in Rome....HURRAYYYY! And it hasn't been just snowfall that would melt in a few hours like last year, but a real one. It snowed last weekend for a couple of days and this weekend too. Rome and Roman people are not prepared for these events though, but this is another story ;o))

I was so happy when waking up in the morning and looking out the window to find this big surprise just like when I was a child... a surreal view that took my my breath away: cars, buildings, trees and streets had a thick white mantle, I could perceive an absolute silence and nobody was passing on the street. I couldn't help myself not to go out and take my camera with me. Here below there are some shots taken "sotto casa" in my neighbourhood and in the pinewood park up the hill where you can admire the city and that it's walking distance from where I live.

Please enjoy them...more photos to come from the city center ;o)