Tim's Walk to School

A walk in Rome is never a normal stroll. Between traffic confusion, vocal beggars, and hordes of people one is always amused. Tim’s walk to school is particularly full of everything. He has beautiful vistas of Saint Peter’s, the Tiber, and even ruins of an ancient sanctuary.

Tim’s adventure follows the major transportation route for those entering the city from the primarily residential area of Trastevere. It starts by crossing the bridge, Ponte Garibaldi, and then continuing into the city with Via Arenula until one hits the major street in Rome, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.

Local traffic on this route includes an above ground trolley system, many buses, mobs of scooters, anxious cars, and lots of pedestrians. One cannot call the street peaceful. Nonetheless it is a very pretty street with trees, a park, and many nice apartment buildings with shops on the first floor. The most impressive building on the street is the Ministry of Justice. Here one sees many lawyers and cops conversing outside as well as the local media trying to get statements and film footage.
How does Sophia know so much about Tim’s walk to school? Well, the grocery store that I prefer is a block away from the Notre Dame building. Via Arenula is also home to all kinds of useful stores with stuff like bedding, electronics, home goods, etc.

Hope this gives you a glimpse into our Roman life and see the map/photos below for more context.