More roaming in Roma, and a spot of rain...

So with the weather being as lovely as it is, it's the perfect excuse to go for a walk with the pram.

Where we live, borders the neighbourhood of Roma, so we trotted round the block and joined the leafy streets, old colonial buildings and pavement cafes of this artistic area.

We walked through Place Rio de Janeiro where I caught up with my old friend Dave (or David).
This is a massive statue and looks rather impressive in the beautiful square.

Casa Lamma a rather lovely spot. It is a cultural centre and a restaurant, with Moet umbrellas outside. Alas this was not yet open for lunch (at 12.30pm) so we went back to Rio square for a libation, and my friend some eggy sustinence. 

True to form, The Weather Channel got it right, and at around 6ish we had a thunderstorm. This is the most rain I have seen since I got here 2 months ago! You can also hear some thunder on the video. 

The rainy season normally starts in May, so it is a week early, but as long as the sun remains during the day, I am happy for it to rain for around 10 minutes each night. It makes the place feel fresher, and certainly makes it cooler at night. I only woke up 3 times in the night last night!