Rome on My Mind
A writer reflects on the neighborhood restaurant he loved and lost in the Eternal City — and shares a few enduring local gems.
Highly subjective takes on life's most interesting experiences.
What’s the most interesting tradition you’ve ever experienced?
There’s nothing like going to Greece and dancing to Zorba’s Dance in a circle with strangers after watching someone balance 20 glasses on their head.
What place has the most interesting energy?
New Zealand had incredible energy! Everyone is so positive and polite.
What’s the best swimming spot you’ve ever been to?
One off-day on tour, we hired a boat and had a barbecue in the middle of Shasta Lake in Redding, California. We jumped off the top deck into the water, which was pretty cold, but we’d swim to catch up to the boat and sunbathe to dry and warm up until doing it again. I was also flung off a jet ski after turning too fast, and had to swim back after slapping into the water. Which was an interesting experience!
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