Buon giorno,
My last day is here because I have a very early flight tomorrow. The kind young lady at reception has booked a taxi for me. It's about half an hour to the airport, and I have given myself plenty of time to get through security. I won't face EES until I reach Frankfurt.
I took the opportunity to make another circuit of this fascinating city. I did leave the historic center and made two big loops around it. I also like walking along the river. I live in Southern California. Seeing freely flowing water seems like a miracle every time I view it.
I crossed bridges and walked down familiar and unfamiliar streets, liking windows as I walked.
At Piazza Bra there's a small park dedicated to Vittorio Emmanuele II the first king of a united Italy. Here's his statue. And let's say this does not show truth in advertising--or history. Dude looked like a walrus and evidently was so unrefined that his own Prime Minister avoided spending time with him.
But he made a great figurehead.
I more than made my step count, and I was tired and foot sore. so I'm glad to have a chance to relax before packing up. I've had my apero of green olives and mortadella washed down with a generous amount of Prosecco.
Dinner is linguine with Sugo all' Amatriciana, which is not optimal with Prosecco, but it's good enough.
If you are thinking of visiting Italy for the first time, consider Verona. Of course, everyone wants to see Rome and Florence and for good reason. They are wonderful--but also overwhelming. Verona is doable and simply delightful. It's a beautiful and friendly city, very walkable with worthwhile sights and excellent food and drink. It would be a good warm up for the major cities.
Ciao for now
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