Comments on: Roof Gardens II; The Roof Terraces of Rome http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:41:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-2113 admin Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:22:19 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-2113 Hi Anne, Yes renting an apartment is the way to go in Rome! Ten days...that is the ticket. There is so many things to do and see in Rome. Not to mention just hanging out by a fountain, strolling, and having gelato! You have exotic birds! I will have to look at your blog and see if you mention them. I haved read by others that they become very attached to people and are very companionable. I would love to hear more! Thank you so much for the comment! Best regards, Philip Hi Anne,
Yes renting an apartment is the way to go in Rome!
Ten days…that is the ticket. There is so many things to do and see in Rome. Not to mention just hanging out by a fountain, strolling, and having gelato!
You have exotic birds! I will have to look at your blog and see if you mention them. I haved read by others that they become very attached to people and are very companionable. I would love to hear more!
Thank you so much for the comment!
Best regards,
Philip

]]> By: Anne http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-2089 Anne Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:33:49 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-2089 Ah, Philip.... seeing Rome again is delightful, even though its just photos. I don't know what magic exists in that city, but the moment i arrived there, years ago, i fell in love. And i had thought that Rome wouild be my least favorite place in Italy! My husband and i both loved it so much that we went back the very next year and rented an apartment for 10 days, right near the Forum. (Understand, we rarely travel because of the difficulty of finding good petsitters for exotic birds...) I actually feel homesick for Rome, though i've only been there twice... would love to see more pictures and hear more stories! Ah, Philip…. seeing Rome again is delightful, even though its just photos. I don’t know what magic exists in that city, but the moment i arrived there, years ago, i fell in love. And i had thought that Rome wouild be my least favorite place in Italy! My husband and i both loved it so much that we went back the very next year and rented an apartment for 10 days, right near the Forum. (Understand, we rarely travel because of the difficulty of finding good petsitters for exotic birds…)

I actually feel homesick for Rome, though i’ve only been there twice… would love to see more pictures and hear more stories!

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]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-375 admin Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:04:46 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-375 Hi Anna, Thank you so much for your comments! I sincerely appreciate them. now, I know if you had a roof terrace, it would have incredible plant combinations in pots! I love your current post. The plant combinations are inspiring! Regards, Philip Hi Anna,
Thank you so much for your comments!
I sincerely appreciate them.
now, I know if you had a roof terrace, it would have incredible plant combinations in pots!
I love your current post. The plant combinations are inspiring!
Regards,
Philip

]]> By: Anna http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-373 Anna Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:38:37 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-373 OH my word Philip, this made me want to go wake up my husband and well---you know--help him see the beauty so to speak. This kind of writing and beauty nearly drives me sensually and earthlingly;) insane as you spoke of Sophia---love her! I may change my profession and go live on the roof tops of Rome. This is an inviting piece of work and the beginning of a good novel. Read it while listening to my Out of Africa Pandora channel on my blog. The music or any like it--really sets the stage. I'm listening to something called Yoga Moods, Zen Garden part 1---and there is water trickling in the background. I can just imagine sitting upon that roof garden restaurant, hearing the sounds from below, and completely floating away with imagination. So beautiful Philip----more, more more==give us more!! OH my word Philip, this made me want to go wake up my husband and well—you know–help him see the beauty so to speak. This kind of writing and beauty nearly drives me sensually and earthlingly;) insane as you spoke of Sophia—love her! I may change my profession and go live on the roof tops of Rome.

This is an inviting piece of work and the beginning of a good novel. Read it while listening to my Out of Africa Pandora channel on my blog. The music or any like it–really sets the stage. I’m listening to something called Yoga Moods, Zen Garden part 1—and there is water trickling in the background. I can just imagine sitting upon that roof garden restaurant, hearing the sounds from below, and completely floating away with imagination. So beautiful Philip—-more, more more==give us more!!

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-358 admin Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:58:55 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-358 Hi Lucy! Way in the distance to the upper left is, National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II, also known as "the typewriter". I loved that odd facade,too.The dome beyond was built by Bramante. Inside is the amazing cloister with the cafe I mentioned to Steve for his daughter. This section west of Piazza Navona is my favorite section of Rome. caffe della Pace is here as is Bar del Fico. lots of narrow winding streets, the facades covered in ivy. Enchanting. Regards, Philip Hi Lucy!
Way in the distance to the upper left is,
National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II, also known as “the typewriter”.
I loved that odd facade,too.The dome beyond was built by Bramante. Inside is the amazing cloister with the cafe I mentioned to Steve for his daughter. This section west of Piazza Navona is my favorite section of Rome. caffe della Pace is here as is Bar del Fico. lots of narrow winding streets, the facades covered in ivy. Enchanting.
Regards,
Philip

]]> By: Lucy Corrander http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-357 Lucy Corrander Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:33:29 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-357 Steve . . . I see what you mean about the ropes holding the canopy in place. I get gripped by some of Philip's pictures - and this is one of them. There is a building which is not a building - a facade - just beyond the railing and so much to look at in a picture which might otherwise simply be seen as a photo of a man holding a glass. Lucy Steve . . . I see what you mean about the ropes holding the canopy in place.

I get gripped by some of Philip’s pictures - and this is one of them.

There is a building which is not a building - a facade - just beyond the railing and so much to look at in a picture which might otherwise simply be seen as a photo of a man holding a glass.

Lucy

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-331 admin Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:59:03 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-331 Dear Niels, I am currently working on a post which is near to home, San Francisco; the city I love. I do hope you read the next one, as it is near to my heart. It does take me some time to post, and this one has taken a while, but I hope you see the next one.It is about urban restoration,wildlife and all year flowers in a stunning world class setting! Very Sincerely, Philip Dear Niels,
I am currently working on a post which is near to home, San Francisco; the city I love.
I do hope you read the next one, as it is near to my heart.
It does take me some time to post, and this one has taken a while, but I hope you see the next one.It is about urban restoration,wildlife and all year flowers in a stunning world class setting!
Very Sincerely,
Philip

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-330 admin Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:51:23 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-330 Thanks Niels Thanks Niels

]]> By: Niels http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-328 Niels Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:42:34 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-328 Rome really is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The roof top gardens are wonderful, and the Italians really understand 'La Dolce Vita'. Great post about seeing Rome from another Angle. Last years some friends of mine went to mass in Rome and was selected to meet the Pope. They did meet him and had their pictures taken with - but did not kiss his hands like believing Catholics did. They also got some very nice rosaries - supposedly very special. Now they have some pictures of them hanging in their living room, being blessed by the Pope. Quite funny!! Rome really is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The roof top gardens
are wonderful, and the Italians really understand ‘La Dolce Vita’. Great post
about seeing Rome from another Angle. Last years some friends of mine went to
mass in Rome and was selected to meet the Pope. They did meet him and had their
pictures taken with - but did not kiss his hands like believing Catholics did.
They also got some very nice rosaries - supposedly very special. Now they have
some pictures of them hanging in their living room, being blessed by the Pope.
Quite funny!!

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-327 admin Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:31:13 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-327 Hi Steve, What a wonderful experience for your daughter.If you talk to her before she goes to Rome, tell her about the cafe in the Chiostro di Bramante. Healthy inexpensive light meals in a stunning setting arpound the cloister. you can eat there without paying for the museum. http://www.chiostrodelbramante.it/index_caffetteria_new.php?res=1280 Best, Philip Hi Steve,
What a wonderful experience for your daughter.If you talk to her before she goes to Rome, tell her about the cafe in the Chiostro di Bramante. Healthy inexpensive light meals in a stunning setting arpound the cloister. you can eat there without paying for the museum.
http://www.chiostrodelbramante.it/index_caffetteria_new.php?res=1280
Best,
Philip

]]> By: steve http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-325 steve Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:08:09 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-325 Incidentally, those "wires" are small ropes holding the canvas awning in place. Don't need to make a balloon out of the place! Incidentally, those “wires” are small ropes holding the canvas awning in place. Don’t need to make a balloon out of the place!

]]> By: steve http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-324 steve Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:06:04 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-324 Well, Philip, once again our worlds converge in a funny way. My 18 year old daughter is spending this very week in Venice, then Rome, then on to Athens. She says: "Dad, there are no cars in Venice!" I can't wait to hear her impressions of Rome. I thank you for stirring all that up. Philip. As always, your posts are wonderfully written and totally informative. That's quite an accomplishment. It makes me think maybe you am smart or something. Well, Philip, once again our worlds converge in a funny way. My 18 year old daughter is spending this very week in Venice, then Rome, then on to Athens. She says: “Dad, there are no cars in Venice!”

I can’t wait to hear her impressions of Rome. I thank you for stirring all that up. Philip. As always, your posts are wonderfully written and totally informative. That’s quite an accomplishment. It makes me think maybe you am smart or something.

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-319 admin Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:35:35 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-319 Hi Lucy! Yes, I do now see the wires! I wonder what those are? How interesting. That is not me in the photo. I took the photograph. I wished I had included the Italian word for roof terrace altana in the post.There are more stories I could have included. But, that is ok as I am moving on to write something else! Thanks so much for your comments, Lucy! I love your blog Pictures just pictures. Regards, Philip Hi Lucy!
Yes, I do now see the wires! I wonder what those are? How interesting.
That is not me in the photo. I took the photograph. I wished I had included the Italian word for roof terrace altana in the post.There are more stories I could have included. But, that is ok as I am moving on to write something else!
Thanks so much for your comments, Lucy! I love your blog Pictures just pictures.
Regards,
Philip

]]> By: Lucy Corrander http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-318 Lucy Corrander Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:04:54 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-318 All your posts read and look like mini-books. They are also wish-making for an armchair traveller - oh, I wish I could go there! I was peering at the picture of an man on a balcony cafe wondering if it is you when I noticed it seems to be supended on wires. It gave a whole new precarious feeling to the notion of 'living high'. Lucy All your posts read and look like mini-books.

They are also wish-making for an armchair traveller - oh, I wish I could go there!

I was peering at the picture of an man on a balcony cafe wondering if it is you when I noticed it seems to be supended on wires. It gave a whole new precarious feeling to the notion of ‘living high’.

Lucy

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-315 admin Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:59:08 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-315 Jean, how delightful that you have a roof terrace above your studio! Your twilight experiences sound wonderful. Most people miss so much when they go inside before dusk! Thank you for your comments!!! :) Regards, Philip Jean,
how delightful that you have a roof terrace above your studio! Your twilight experiences sound wonderful. Most people miss so much when they go inside before dusk!
Thank you for your comments!!!
:)
Regards,
Philip

]]> By: jean bradbury http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-314 jean bradbury Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:25:34 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-314 Philip how heavenly. I love roof gardens and have a deck on the roof of my studio (no plants but lots of comfy chairs) where I find myself most evenings these days at sunset and twilight. Large groups (murders?) of crows fly home close to my head, silent for once except for the swoosh of their wings. I gain an extra hour or two of daylight by being up there, long after everyone else is tucked inside their houses. I would love to visit the roof gardens of Rome but your blog is the next best thing. -Jean Philip how heavenly. I love roof gardens and have a deck on the roof of my studio (no plants but lots of comfy chairs) where I find myself most evenings these days at sunset and twilight. Large groups (murders?) of crows fly home close to my head, silent for once except for the swoosh of their wings. I gain an extra hour or two of daylight by being up there, long after everyone else is tucked inside their houses. I would love to visit the roof gardens of Rome but your blog is the next best thing.
-Jean

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-309 admin Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:31:34 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-309 Donna! I am just crazy about that link you sent!!! That is filled with incredible structures. What a treat! That so much fun, and I appreciate that as well as your kind comments!!!! :) Regards, Philip Donna!
I am just crazy about that link you sent!!! That is filled with incredible structures. What a treat! That so much fun, and I appreciate that as well as your kind comments!!!!
:)
Regards,
Philip

]]> By: Donna http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-306 Donna Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:01:51 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-306 Going green with rooftop gardens is not a new thing is it, Philip. <I>Everything old is new again</I> as they say. Your post reminded me of the Clinton Library rooftop garden. You may enjoy <a href="http://www.geekabout.com/2007-12-31-438/greenest-buildings-in-the-world.html" rel="nofollow">Greenest Buildings in the World</A> As always, I am enthralled with your most sophisticated blog. Going green with rooftop gardens is not a new thing is it, Philip. Everything old is new again as they say. Your post reminded me of the Clinton Library rooftop garden. You may enjoy Greenest Buildings in the World As always, I am enthralled with your most sophisticated blog.

]]> By: admin http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-304 admin Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:37:21 +0000 http://philipsgardenblog.com/2008/08/08/roof-gardens-ii-the-roof-terraces-of-rome/#comment-304 Hi Barbee, :) Thanks for reading it your comments! Regards!!!! Philip Hi Barbee,
:)
Thanks for reading it your comments!
Regards!!!!
Philip

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