Today, despite the rain, I braved the crowded and infamous Porta Portese flea market. Literally miles of stands sprawled across the neighborhood, selling everything from pots and pans, discount clothes, and fresh flowers to... vintage dirndls? I'm not sure about that one, either... I wandered all morning looking through the stands, and, although I didn't find much, it was fun to wander. The crowd, at least this morning, seemed to be mostly Italians, and it was fun to people watch and get some local flavor.
I met a man selling jewelry from Bangladesh. He looked to be about 24 to 25, and said he had just finished school in Rome. He said his name was Ashrav, "In English, Alexander", and he was going to Washington D.C next week to try and help with his cousin's business. Overall it was a fun day exploring some of the bustling, international culture in Rome.
And did I mention it was raining?
That looks like quite the rain storm! Didn't buy even a little flea?
ReplyDeleteWow, that rain looks intense! I guess the fleas will have to pack up their little booths and try again tomorrow. ^_^ Mom is obviously confused, they don't sell fleas at a flea market, the fleas are the ones doing the selling. ^_^
ReplyDeleteOh! That must be where the wakeful flea went!
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