What's Up with the Boots in Summer?!

I know Italians pride themselves on being at the "forefront" of fashion, but have to say it goes both ways - good and bad (and sometimes just down right ugly). This summer the "rage" seems to be boots, flat ones in suede and leather with a hint of Pocahontas to them. Ragazze, it's 90 degrees out with 90% humidity! It's August, not November. I can hardly stand to put on my Nikes to work out and cannot wait to peel them off afterward. 

Flip flops, sandals, open toe shoes, even flats...anything but boots.

Sometimes fashion is just plain stupid as well...

Last Weekend in La Spezia...

We had this!

To kick off the "Palio del Golfo", a week long celebration of the Bay of La Spezia which will be topped off with the actual "Palio" on Sunday, August 3. 

Unlike Siena (and much more civilized IMO), our Palio involves a rowing regatta with 12 teams from the various villages around the bay (including Lerici and Portovenere). Afterwards there is a big "block party" and fireworks. Such fun and I do plan to report more!

In fact, stay tuned for a whole series of blog I am going to call "Learning to Love La Spezia". The often passed over city gets a bad rap as nothing more than a jumping off point for better places. I'm hoping to change that in what little way I can.

A dopo...

A Quick Greeting from Paradise!


Yes, it really is that beautiful here! Back soon...