Arno River flood of November 4, 1966 broke records: 101 people died, 5,000 people left homeless, 6,000 stores forced out of business, 14,000 movable pieces of artwork and 3 to 4 million books/manuscripts damaged.
Artwork portraying Saint Francis of Assisi is of greater interest to me. To think I walked where he traveled makes me reflect deeper on his life.
Yum…Canadian traveler.
End of the rainbow…the Duomo. The rainbow was a double, full arch rainbow. I most live a charmed life.
Morning breaking from Piazzale Michangelo overlook.
Good things are worth repeating as I returned to last night’s restaurant gem. Like Batman and Robin, Luca and Enrico sang “Go Johnny Go,” as they worked in tandem filling orders. As my choice, I ordered their favorite sandwich. This started an avalanche of the chief’s favorites sandwichs being ordered. Mangia! Mangia!
Follow your nose for good food. Don’t rely on the popularity of a restaurant. Good food has aroma that excites the taste buds. Passing a woman on the street, I could smell her sandwich. This became a trail of good smells that lead me to All’Anyico Vinaio. The shop had a line of people, all waiting to order the hugest and tastiest sandwiches, blocking the street. I could only manage eating half my $6 incredible sandwich. Glass of wine, $3.50.
To stand in stone, is to stand for time.
The anniversary of Saint Frances’ death is a huge religious and civil affair. The historic district is filled with priests and nuns. Military guards are posted at every corner. I stood with the “common folk’ in front of the Basilica viewing the mass on a “Jumbo-Tron” screen while religious and civil heads of state filled the basilica.
Cammino Di Assisi in 15 days:
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Linda Scandore 