Ostia - stretching

as far as the eye can see, the black volcanic sands where Romans have spent the summer for thousands of years.

Beach Sports in Ostia

Volley Ball in Ostia.

Love this photo

Rehearsals for the Oscars 1958 with probably the 4 biggest stars of the era.

A pool lunch

A traditional Club Sandwich with a Pimms.

A chicken salad

Freshly cooked chicken in butter with new potatoes, avocado, iceberg lettuce and a Campari and soda.

A mid-June swim

Getting tanned...

My little corner

of the pool; contrary to the evidence it's Rome, Italy not Tunisia where I bought both towels 40 years ago and carry with me at all times!

A view

from the Terrazza Restaurant in Rome

Amuse Bouches

Starters

Scallops

Delicious scallops

Menu

The tasting menu.

Eel

My favourite of all the dishes - Eel.

A Friday dinner

Home cooking spaghetti with tomatoes, chicken, mushrooms, parmesan, Peroni beer and a salad...

A June pool

More and more people making the most of the sunshine.

J King - 1

From Good Evening I'm Jonathan King in 1967 - the only one I recognise is Spencer Davis.