Active "e's" and the Cafe Florian

The lapse in blog entries cannot be attributed to sloth for once.  The "e's" in the air were apparently besieged again, and for three days we couldn't access the web. But now I am in Florence and at least in this location the "e's" are freely flowing (at the moment).

So let's see... what have you missed? Tons of walking around pretty much everywhere. One day Ulrika, Dawn and I braved San Marco Square in the midday... and sat down in the famous Florian Cafe to listen to the band and sip various palliative elixirs. I would say that this will be a once-in-a-lifetime event, since just listening to the music from a seated position incurs an 8 euro per person charge. But it felt somewhat elegant being there, and the people-watching was superb!

St. Mark's Square: we are facing the Basilica, which dates from the 11th century; the tower in the foreground is the Camponile, built in the 20th century to replace a lighthouse which burned down

                                             Marble portico surrounding the square

And the band plays on,,,

Of course, food continues to be a focal point.  We've had some good meals out, and also had a fine one in the apt. cooked by Lilian and Mary.

The next post will be the Biennale Pt. 2 and I can't even consider writing it up without a lot more sleep than I've had!  So, Good Night and let's hope that the "e's" get a good night's rest as well!!