The theme for this week's photohunt is walking.
I do a lot of walking and hiking, so my choices are endless. I decided to go with walking on the Appian Way in Rome; my favorite city.
The Appian Way, or Via Appia, is the oldest Roman road, running from Rome to Campania and southern Italy.It was named after the censor Appius Claudius Caecus, who began working on it in 312 BC. To start with, Via Appia ran only 212 km(132 miles) from Rome south-southeastward to ancient Capua in Campania, but by about 244 BC it had been extended another 370 km (230 miles) southeastward to reach the port of Brundisium (Brindisi), situated in the “heel” of Italy and lying along the Adriatic Sea.
My original plan was to rent a bicycle and bike along, but seeing the cobblestones, I thought walking would be "smoother".The road was made mainly of large stones and a softer gravel that was compacted between the rocks cemented it.
Walking along Via Appia, one is surrounded by ancient buildings, tombs and walls; evidences of existence of the ancient republic. Parts of the road are still in use today, and some sites and tombs can be visited. It is one of the major attractions for visitors and a favorite destination for Romans on weekends.
For more information, one can visit this website.
Thanks for visiting, and have a great weekend!
Comments (31)
Neat post for "Walking". BTW, I did a little scrolling, and I really enjoyed your recipes and style.
I do hope you’ll stop by mine - have a great weekend!
Posted by RJ Flamingo | May 1, 2009 8:10 PM
Posted on May 1, 2009 20:10
Good choice on walking! I don't think it will be easy to cycle on cobblestone. :)
Posted by Blur Mommy | May 2, 2009 1:38 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 01:38
Love your post for this week. :)
Posted by Leslie | May 2, 2009 1:56 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 01:56
I, too, do my fair share of walking. Haven't done near enough in Europe though -- and have yet to set foot in Italy (if you don't count airports where I've been on transit)!
Posted by YTSL | May 2, 2009 3:11 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 03:11
Aloha from Maui, Hawaii!!
Great post for this week's PH theme. Enjoyed browsing through your photos.
Hope you'll have time to visit mines as well!
http://upcountrysmiles.com
Thank you,
Cindy O
Posted by Cindy O (Upcountrysmiles) | May 2, 2009 3:13 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 03:13
Wow that looks wonderful. I am a sucker for roman antiquities I think I would be in heaven on the Appian Way! Happy weekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | May 2, 2009 4:14 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 04:14
Such beautiful sites to see on your walk. I can understand why this would be a favorite place to visit.
Posted by Tara R. | May 2, 2009 4:27 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 04:27
Nice entry for the theme. Happy weekend. Mine is ready for your visit.
Posted by gengen | May 2, 2009 5:08 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 05:08
A great place for walking! Nice photos and thanks for the history lesson too.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Annie | May 2, 2009 5:18 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 05:18
Great pics! Thank you for sharing this walk it looks lovely, and place that would definitely hold my interest :)
Posted by Sue | May 2, 2009 5:56 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 05:56
Hi Candi, Thanks for the memory lane post. It's been a few years since I followed that path trying to see how many of the ancient paving stones I could step on. Every step feels like a connection to the past, doesn't it?
Posted by Deborah | May 2, 2009 7:06 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 07:06
What a beautiful place to walk. Thanks so much for showing us the sites. Happy weekend.
Posted by Carver | May 2, 2009 7:42 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 07:42
Hi Candi, walking the Appian Way is a wonderful take on this week's PH theme. I loved all of your photos and enjoyed reading your background descriptons. One day I hope to return to Rome and do that walk too.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | May 2, 2009 8:04 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 08:04
I would so love to go there. Why is it your blog always makes my feet itch? :)
Posted by Alice Audrey | May 2, 2009 8:17 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 08:17
Great post! Thank you.
I was expecting some Maui walks... :)
Posted by Eden | May 2, 2009 8:19 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 08:19
Interesting place to walk and visit, great photos.
Posted by kissedalotatoads | May 2, 2009 8:49 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 08:49
One of these days, we'll get to to the Appian way for a walk too.
Posted by Kim | May 2, 2009 10:03 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 10:03
Beautiful photos! I hope to visit this area someday. Mine is up. I hope you have time to check it out.
http://newyorktraveler.net/
Happy weekend!
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | May 2, 2009 10:28 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 10:28
Wonderful take on the theme!!and great shots. Bellissimo!
Happy hunting and happy weekend.
Posted by Mar | May 2, 2009 10:47 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 10:47
Lovely photos of the Via Appia. I have yet to walk it but it's on the list for next time.
Posted by María I. | May 2, 2009 10:52 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 10:52
Perfect choice for highlighting a great walk. I like how you tied it in with the history of way. Nice photos.
Posted by Marta | May 2, 2009 10:54 AM
Posted on May 2, 2009 10:54
I will be there in 2 weeks (who's counting?)
That cheesecake looks fabulous...just my weakness!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | May 2, 2009 12:21 PM
Posted on May 2, 2009 12:21
Thanks so much for the wonderful walking tour! I've always wanted to visit Rome and now I have through you. I love all of your photos!
I played along too...come on over!
Posted by Kim | May 2, 2009 12:35 PM
Posted on May 2, 2009 12:35
Wonderful photos, Candi. I have never travelled the Appian Way, but it looks beautiful! Maybe on my next trip to Rome.....
Posted by sandrac | May 2, 2009 5:33 PM
Posted on May 2, 2009 17:33
Thanks all for visiting and leaving comments.
Eden, sorry to disappoint you:( I'll post about Maui walks soon.
Deborah, very well put.
Sandi, I am turning green.
Posted by candi | May 2, 2009 10:22 PM
Posted on May 2, 2009 22:22
great choice. i enjoyed the leisurely pace u set for this post.
Posted by Bengbeng | May 3, 2009 12:46 AM
Posted on May 3, 2009 00:46
Great post! I've never walked the Appian Way, hope to next time I'm in Rome.
Posted by Amy | May 3, 2009 4:14 AM
Posted on May 3, 2009 04:14
A great choice for the theme - I liked the way you had all sorts of pics form your walk. Ahhh - to be back in Rome.
Posted by Jerry | May 3, 2009 5:24 AM
Posted on May 3, 2009 05:24
Rome...one of the places I'd really like to visit someday soon. Looks like a very interesting with a lot to see. You have beautiful photos..i read some of your posts and they are quite interesting.
Posted by Marites | May 3, 2009 8:11 PM
Posted on May 3, 2009 20:11
Like the building along the road!
Posted by jam | May 3, 2009 9:51 PM
Posted on May 3, 2009 21:51
Great take on the theme this week. I have always wanted to do the Appian Way walk. Love the photos!
Posted by girasoli | May 3, 2009 11:03 PM
Posted on May 3, 2009 23:03