Sorry I couldn’t give you more information on them. The zoom was fully extended, and I wasn’t interested in swimming out for a closer look. They’d just dive under anyway.

Could not find any photo matches for these. There appear to be 2 species basking, one larger with yellow markings and smooth top of the shell. And the smaller one unmarked, with slightly jagged ridge on the shell.

Only a pond turtle species is listed as native. Red eared sliders and snapping turtles are listed as invasives. Other Italian turtles are either tortoises or sea turtles.

I just love that video Rachel the best you have made. I hope you find the Ice-cream Factory never have I tasted such gelato. It is not far from the main railway station

I was so tickled by this. I didn’t notice the man and child at the time; just the spaniel.

Yes, as all of these last days will be. It’s on my mind, I’m just behind.

Challenging weather for the weather challenge...

Wow, you did a great job dealing with cancelations, delays and bad weather! You certainly deserved that good meal. Hope you get some decent sightseeing and walking weather in Rome!

Love it!

Nice pivot and adapting on the fly to unforeseen circumstances. Enjoy Rome!

Wow .. what a reflection!

I hope you don't get it cut until after the next HAC reunion.

Great photo of you two!

Or phone booth?

You’re right, and it does please me though I don’t brag about it. In my early forties my hairline started receding and I was sure I was bound for shinypatedom; but then after a few years of that it just stopped. Actually, that was about the time Rocky and I met up. Coincidence?

Thanks, Rich. It was an easy challenge. Great color every direction you look.

I’m sure that’s the explanation. They’re probably staring at the mainland wishing they weren’t exiled in this dreary place, plotting an escape. Oh if only we had wings, you can almost hear them moaning to each other.