Snow...in Rome!

I was only 3 years old when it last snowed in Rome…it was 1985!

I remember that the first thing I did after waking up, was jumping off the bed and running to the window to see if the snow we had so long expected, had arrived. And my astonishment in front of such an unusual show was great, of course!

My mother saw my anxious expression and she immediately dressed me up for the occasion. I remember having a lot of fun playing in the garden with my sister and with all of the other little kids living in my building.

And finally, after such a long time, Rome has turned white again on Friday morning offering its people and the numerous tourists who visit it a breathtaking show.

Obviously, this event has not only brought joy and amazement but also chaos…a lot of chaos!

We Romans are not suitable for dealing with snow at all…Rain is yet a big problem, mostly for cars and scooters that paralyze the city when it rains…drivers just go crazy! Can you imagine what happens with snow?

But all of the discomforts that this uncommon event has caused to the Eternal City won’t make us want to forget such a special day! Not until the next snowfall, at least!