Some HUGE drama last night. I stayed in bed most of the day recuperating from what I think are allergies. We decided to go around the corner to a little Chinese restaurant. We walked in and there was one woman standing near the back. She started walking towards us as the owners were in a huge screaming fight. There were two men and two women yelling at each other – very angry. Finally the older man saw us and I thought he would tell the others, ‘cool it, we have customers.’ Silly me! They just got madder and louder and then the young man grabbed a bottle and broke it. The three others tried to wrestle him to the ground, but we all took off out of there as fast as we could go. Andy And I went down 2 streets to the local police department to report it…they are the traffic police, but they said they would call the police to go check on it. We went elsewhere for dinner. Later we went back and peeked in the window and they had some customers. We have a new friend named Linda. She has two miniature wire haired daschunds – the cutest little things! They do like to kiss and have their tummies rubbed…and we are happy to oblige.
Today, we went on a bus ride to Termini to buy tickets for the fast train to Venice. Going the first week of March. Want to go before the weather gets hot. We had tried to purchase the tickets online, but we’re having trouble, so that’s why we went to Termini. Lucky for us…we got a promotional ticket for our return – a two for one fare! We have booked into a convent hotel in Venice for three nights. Should be nice.
After Termini, we got on the subway and went to Piazza Spagna where the Spanish Steps are. Last weekend, the Italians and the Dutch had a soccer match and the Dutch went on a wild rampage in the Piazza. They damaged a fountain by Bernini that had just undergone major cleaning and renovation. The Italian government is trying to get the Dutch government pay for the cleanup and repairs. Today, there were hundreds of people around the fountain taking pictures. We have heard of lots of acts of vandalism to historic buildings and monuments here. Just a shame. Unfortunately, the Italians don’t treasure their cities like they should…the streets
Hi Les, am extremely glad to hear you’re feeling better. I was just wondering. I know it’s against the law in Japan to add Aginomoto (MSG) to freshly prepared foods, but I was wondering if Italian restaurants add MSG to their food as freely as US restaurants do. L,p
Don’t know for,sure, but I would doubt it. So much food here is non processed. So,fresh and good. I’ll try to find out. Love, LR