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This is what lockdown looks like Rome style...

Annie Deighnaugh

4 years ago

I was "on vacation" on my lap top visiting live web cams around the world.

It's really spooky to see *no one* wandering in Rome by the Trevi fountain. Between cars and people when we were there, we could hardly see the thing. San Marco Square...empty. So many places, beautiful scenery, no people. It's downright spooky.

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kadefol

4 years ago

I hope people get out there to feed all the community kitties and dogs in Italy and other countries. That should be considered essential and it can be done without exposing themselves to others.

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Annie Deighnaugh
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4 years ago
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I'm guessing they will take care of their animals. They seem more inclined to do that than many places.
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nicole___
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Dang that's EMPTY! Shocking! ....and beautiful all at the same time.

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Lots of people out walking in my neighborhood.
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