Roman Water Fountains

Remember that photo of me bending over to drink from a fountain? Well, it turns out I was doing it all wrong. Below is a lesson in how to drink from a Roman water fountain. Hopefully, you won't make the same mistakes I did. 

First, note the hole on the water pipe. Then use a finger to block the exit hole. Water should burst from the first hole and allow easy drinking. Remember, the green stuff at the bottom of the fountain is slippery. I had to learn that the hard way. 

Almost all the fountains I've seen have SPQR on them.
In English, they stand for The Senate and People of Rome. 

Now you can drink from a Roman water fountain like a pro!

These fountains are a different story. (Trevi Fountain)