Going into Rome, where pavement is a mosaic of cobblestones requires practical shoes. I loath practical when it comes to fashion. But after many mistakes, I am resigned to what style and what color Geox. I chose red canvas with white jeans and a black and white knit sleeveless top with ruffles.

Mid-May the weather is hot, or at least it was yesterday and forecast for today. This belted and structured windbreaker will later be folded into the Longchamp long handled tote which carries my hat, sunglasses, and nuts.

This leather shoulder bag (easy to keep close to my body) is a beautiful momento of shopping at a charity shop last summer with my cousin in Vancouver.

These jeans are my favorite. The cotton denim is comfortable and chic.

Don’t leave home without an expandable bag that can hold hats and jackets, or sweaters and sunglasses. Or that bag of candy found at the Orte bar train station.

The cashier was courteous, but my appreciation went to this woman who delivered coffees to double stacked line of customers at the bar. I had my cappuccino in three minutes. 2 euros.

My favorite flavor is anice.