A fountain with a story...

When you got it... flaunt it!!!

One thing I learnt on my trip to Rome is how much the Romans liked flaunting their water supply. All fountains in Rome are powered by their ancient aquaducts [a remarkable engineering feat]... and just one fountain wasn't enough!!!

This here is the Four Rivers Fountain... a spectacular fountain in itself... but with a hilarious history - I highly recommend the self-guided walk in Rick Steves' travel guide. Ok... the history may not be 100% accurate... but it made us laugh :)

rome, 2007

Spunky bow eating hoppers!

pleasant surprises ~ one great big 11.5 oz skein (681 yds!) of 3-ply worsted smooshiness. Spun from three contrasting tops dyed by Hello Yarn, Pigeonroof Studios and Four Rivers Yarn & Fibers. One ply soft Corriedale and two plies springy Polwarth. Lots of pop and poof.

681 yds/11.5 oz - super skein!

worsted weight, 3-ply

Finally tried the new Four Rivers BBQ restaurant this past week. Verdict: it's conveniently close to where I work, but has outdoor seating, crowded, and perpetually long lines. Moreover, Cecil's tastes a lot better, in spite of being way down on the south side of town.

pleasant surprises ~ one great big 11.5 oz skein (681 yds!) of 3-ply worsted smooshiness. Spun from three contrasting tops dyed by Hello Yarn, Pigeonroof Studios and Four Rivers Yarn & Fibers. One ply soft Corriedale and two plies springy Polwarth. Lots of pop and poof.

681 yds/11.5 oz - super skein!

worsted weight, 3-ply

The Fountain of the Four Rivers in the Piazza Navona in Rome by Bernini. Taken during our European trip in 2005. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a wider shot because the base of the fountain was surrounded by droves of street vendors...

Piazza Navona Four rivers Fountain by Bernini 1651