Off the beaten path

So today, I decided not to wear my jacket or take the umbrella as I've just been carrying them for no reason. ( you will see why I started with this in minute!)

I headed out about  9 am and it was a lil cool and overcast, but it was ok. I went to the Borghese area of Rome.

So tranquil and serene, perfect for me and my thoughts..... I spent hours in Borghese. 

Beheaded?

Thought about one of these then decided 'no I will do much better off the beaten path' and I did... Inner peace

Even the smallest corners have something amazingly beautiful.

I felt at peace within myself , I was emotional 

Birds singing, fountains flowing, no vendors, no tourists, no city traffic or anyone .. It was a very lovely time alone. 

I was protected 

People started coming in from chariots

To bikes to walkers and runners

I sat on a bench and just took on the moment

Until a down pour came and my only shelter was this tree lol so much for no jacket or umbrella today! I had nowhere to run without getting drenched ! Thank you for the protection Mr tree! 

 For Five minutes I wished I had my jacket and my umbrella!! 

I watched as the train on wheels went by me 

Amazingly 5 minutes later, the sky cleared and out came Mr sun!!! 

I found a zoo 

Love Mr pink bunny! 

Herby got a lil jealous of my new friend and wouldn't come out of my purse.

I had a bite to eat at a cafe near the zoo. 

I feel wonderful

Not sure what to make of this one

I stumbled upon a magnificent view of Rome 

These are everywhere in Rome

I walked down the hill and went to Piazza Del Popolo 

Found a free art gallery. 

And of course a coffee stop

I didn't realize I had been gone 8 hours. I would love to go back to spend more tranquil time in Borghese before I leave Rome on Tuesday. 

I knew I would discover ME on this trip.

Ps I'm glad I didn't take my jacket or umbrella after all LOL