Villa Borghese is a large park in Rome with plenty of green space, including landscape gardens in both Italian and English style, fountains, statues and a lake. It also offers museums, a café, and a cinema.

At the Villa Borghese there's lots you can do. There is something for everyone. Rent a bike, rickshaw or scooter, go rowing, take in some theater, or just relax!

Marika's friend, Anna, is back to wish us all a Merry Christmas, and to share what Christmas means to her.

Anna, and her very charming baby, show us an Italian modular transport system and some fun developmental toys.

Anna shows the baby changing area that she's set up in her apartment. She talks about many baby care products, and the segment provides a great lesson in diminutives.

Anna and Marika tell us about their favorite games and how they had fun as children.

Anna and Marika are having lunch in the Trastevere quarter of Rome. Join them as they order traditional Roman pasta dishes and talk about Italian eating habits.

Anna and Marika take you to a special shoe store that sells only Italian footwear, and only women's shoes.

Diego is very knowledgeable about his collection of women's shoes and handbags, all made in Tuscany, exclusively in genuine leather. He proposes models that are beautifully fashionable, but are at the same time comfortable enough to wear every day.

Adriano introduces us to his best friend, Oscar.

Anna and Marika introduce themselves, letting us know about their lives and families. Anna tells us about her love for motorbikes and the big Ducati of her boyfriend. But Marika isn't so much of a fan of motorbikes anymore as she had a "bad" experience once. Let's just hear them.

Anna and Marika talk about winning the lottery. They have fun imagining all the things they would want to do if they won.

Mondello is where the people of Palermo go to the beach. Adriano tells us about how the place came to be, and about a gastronomical specialty called the arancina.

The seasons divide up the solar year. In astronomical terms, a season is the interval of time between an equinox and a solstice, which is why there are four seasons, each of which lasts three months independently of geographical location. Adriano describes the seasons in Sicily, where he lives.

Adriano, a big Palermo soccer fan, highlights important dates and the many name changes for Palermo's beloved stadium.