So, we went to the Vatican today ... and I now know that if I ever get desperate enough to want the pick of any man who throws himself at me, this is where I need to go.
We already get stared at quite a bit ... no worries there. I don't think they're used to seeing black females that aren't African here. As I was standing in the courtyards of the Vatican, an italian man - probably mid 40s to early 50s, nice-looking with salt-and-pepper hair - approached me and started talking to me about the Egyptian architecture while I'm taking photos. Not a problem ... until he asks me if I'd like to meet him around 5 for dinner. Not really.
I take a few steps more, then am approached by a guy who looks like he's late 20s, early 30s. He's telling me in italian that I'm the type of girl he likes, but there aren't many here in Italy. I feel sorry for him and pretend to not understand ... so he switches to English and asks if I'm a professional photographer. After a bit of chit-chat, he lets me know that he'd like to take me out. I say no thanks and continue taking my photos.
Then, as I'm making my rounds to the fountain on the grounds, a guy who had to be in his 60s asks where I'm from and if I'm here alone. Riiiiight. I figure out that this is where the latin lovers hang out during Sunday mass, waiting to pick up unsuspecting women and quickly tell him my family is standing nearby. So interesting.
So, besides that and a few fuzzy pictures of police officers (what on earth is wrong with me and my camera?????), it was another great day in Rome. Maybe I can get one of the good-looking younger ones to ask me out tomorrow.
Ciao!
3 comments:
Italia? If you have any unscheduled time try to make it to Verona. A lot less tourist and just as much to see. I was so happy to get your note. Enjoy yourself, but not with the Italians! Ha!
Oh my...well, it's nice to know that someone thinks you're hot, but that's overkill. Sounds like the foreign men just LOVE you...I had some of that going on in China...it urked me to no end!! I'm so happy you're having a good time though, and seeing new things. Aahhh...wish I was traveling with you. :) I'll just follow you on your blog and wait to see pictures! Enjoy - but stay away from the Italians...I can just see you & hear you reacting to them - I'm cracking up on this end! Remember to bust out your taser!!
I told you I'd pray for a husband... So what's wrong with a little salt and pepper? : )
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