Mara and the Smart

Mara used to squeal with delight whenever we saw a Smart car. I remember our first coming across them together when we visited Rome. I believe that was in 2005. They are a daily reminder of Mara now that I am in Rome, where they are common. As you can see from the photo one can -legally- park the vehicle perpendicular to the sidewalk, when no one (actually hardly anyone) else can. Here the name is pronounced "Zmaarrt." There is a dealership that has a glass tower full of them, like candies. I saw it once from a taxi; if I come across it again I'll take a picture.