… dogs are welcome everywhere.
… you are so passionate about your idol that you build your whole business around his image.
… there is a parking section dedicated to Vespas.
… there are two Catholic churches across the street from each other.
… there are loads of bookstores, at least a dozen within a mile of our Turin apartment. This one has a window display saying “I Read Because,” and features books by Tolstoy, John Steinbeck, and Jonathan Franzen, not exactly light fare.
… the whole town comes out for the passegiatta at the end of the day.
… hotel breakfast buffets serve five different cake options.
… there is a lovely portico to protect you from the elements.
… graffiti is in every possible spot.
… you take a funicular on your daily commute.
… nativity scenes are serious business, especially in Naples.
… you buy your underwear out in public.
… an old lady falls and bashes her knee on her morning run and people rush from everywhere to assist her.
Gigi's Italia 
So so happy to know you are back in Italy so I can be reading these wonderful emails. And hoe your knee is Ok. Best to Ben! Laura in Seattle
Laura ________________________________
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Gigi,
I have missed your blog and so enjoyed this one. And I miss Italy! Haven’t been there since sometime before COVID. I love the passagiata (sp?). It is the perfect way to end a meal with family, friends or by yourself. I hope whatever your setbacks were are well behind you and that you and your family are thriving. Best, Sarah Rehberg
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I love how the narrow streets are festively decorated. The cakes at breakfast would encourage me to rise early. I’m not sure of the sidewalks of Italy, but the Portugal ones were a challenge without a run. Hope the fall was minor, the pants seemed unscathed.
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I hope the old lady is recovering. I love these pictures!
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I love all your photos. Just wanted to make sure that your “fall” photo was from several years ago when to took a bad spill and hurt your knee/shin.
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