Italy 2012, continued I thought these lights looked like hanging prom dresses. Waiting for Dave, back in the hotel, I caught up on journaling and thought about the woman I'd sat next to at dinner the last night in Carpi. I'd met her at the vinegaria farm and as we exchanged pleasantries outside, she dropped… Continue reading Bologna, Sights and Scenes–final
Month: November 2012
Bologna, Sights and Scenes, II
Italy 2012, continued For some reason, I am quite enamored of these slat-seat metal chairs in photos and have taken pictures of them in New York, San Francisco and now Bologna, although this is the first time I've seen them in orange. This was outside a noted coffee shop where folks stop for a bit… Continue reading Bologna, Sights and Scenes, II
Bologna Sights and Scenes, I
Italy 2012, continued First, one last picture from Carpi. This is the meeting room of the Collegium Ramazzini, with its decorated ceilings. Certainly not all Ramazzians come every year. The number of members in the group is capped at 180, because at the time there were 180 Cardinals in the Catholic church and THEY were… Continue reading Bologna Sights and Scenes, I
Carpi, continued
Italy 2012 (continued) I arose early and met other women for breakfast--one of the best breakfasts of the trip (see Menu post). I was still full from last night, and not eager to start out the trip chowing down, so I restrained myself, indulging only in some hot chocolate--something I like to do while traveling. … Continue reading Carpi, continued
Carpi, Italy–Arrival
October 2012 No, that's not Capri. I spelled it correctly. Some time ago Dave was nominated for membership in the Collegium Ramazzini, a collection of scientists who work in the field of public health. He was honored to accept their nomination (and pay their annual fee) and we made plans to head to Italy. … Continue reading Carpi, Italy–Arrival