You know what I appreciate most about traveling? It's the learnings and the discoveries I get going to new places with different lifestyles (plus the food, of course).
Traveling Europe, I observed that terms used are not the ones I use. A bus is called a coach, an elevator (which is usually tiny there) is called a lift and when looking for a restroom, don't ask for a C.R. (comfort room), look for signs that say "WC". Yup, W.C. for water closet.
As you see below, to flush you push the rectangle on the wall, though sometimes you pull up from the water closet or you pull down from the water closet. They do have automatic flush like the ones we have locally. Kinda fun, deciphering how to flush every time you visit another WC.
Three Coins in the Fountain is the 1954 film that introduced the song of the same name, which became an enduring standard. It tells the story of three American girls looking for romance in Rome while employed at the American Embassy. It stars Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan, Maggie McNamara and Rossano Brazzi.
The fountain mentioned is the Trevi Fountain.
The movie was adapted by John Patrick from the novel Coins in the Fountain by John H. Secondari, and was directed by Jean Negulesco.
It won Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, Color and Best Music, Song (for Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn for Three Coins in the Fountain). It was nominated for Best Picture.
Two remakes of the film have been released. The first was the 1964 musical The Pleasure Seekers starring Ann-Margret and the second was the 1990 television movie Coins in the Fountain starring Loni Anderson. And the movie When in Rome is loosely based on the storyline.
Three coins in a fountain Each one seeking happiness Thrown by three hopeful lovers Which one will the fountain bless
Three hearts in a fountain Each heart longing for its home There they lie in the fountain Somewhere in the heart of Rome
Which one will the fountain bless Which one will the fountain bless
Three coins in a fountain Through the ripples how they shine Just one wish will be granted One heart will wear a Valentine
Rainbows, autumn & dreams, just a few of my favorite things. Starting to love life, its challenges for 'He' stands by me. Family, pets, travel, friends, food, fun ...
Now, we have these too here in the country.
