Sunday, July 20, 2014

9. Things We REALLY Like About Italia

  1. gelato
  2. the Christians in Rome -- especially the Corrazzo family
  3. blood orange juice in cute blue bottles
  4. gelato
  5. nap time
  6. unexpected compliments (bella, buona, kisses by your ear, kisses on your cheek)
  7. sportsitalia -- if it's a "world" competition, i cheer for Italia these days
  8. shopping
  9. shoes ... lots of them ... even cute little ones that are toddler-sized
  10. FRUIT!!!!! strawberries, bananas, kiwis, melon, pears, yummmmy
  11. pizza
  12. cheese
  13. Vivoli's gelato ... the peach was SUPERB!
  14. best of all - the people have all been so warm and gracious and helpful ... they really are lots of fun to be around
That list looks good to Susan and to me too. I think we've overslept most days here...hehe. (Susan says yup! with a grin). That included today. Hey, let's go get some lunch and shop! Susan shakes her head yes.

If you are wondering what fashion extravaganza sold out all the hotels in Florence, it was the 68th Pitti Immagine Uomo. This men's fashion market happens twice a year. It isn't open to the public, but if you're curious you can check out these links:
http://www.theflorentine.net/articles/article-view.asp?issuetocId=1529 

We leave this afternoon (6/22/05) for Ferrara. CiaoCiao Florence!

We thought about you (younger niece) while we were shopping in Florence

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