Something's Fishy Here
Today started with a morning focused on self improvement: hair coloring, nail trimming and filing, head massage. Joe and I enjoyed some of yesterday's purchase; many lemon biscotti di morti, with our coffee this morning. They certainly hit the spot. I spent time studying information on some of the areas we're visiting this week, and by that, I mean which foods am I going to try! This is a quest for me; getting a rough outline on the history, culture, and cuisine of an area before I visit. Otherwise, as I said to Joe, it's just a bunch of stone buildings. Italy has a multi-layered history, so much more than gladiators, pizza, soccer, and pasta. The silk and salt histories alone are fascinating, but I'll save commentary on those until Vincenzo weighs in. They are two of his favorite topics. And of course, there are all of the miracles of the saints. My personal patron saint, for whom I am named (Caterina), is St. Catherine of Siena. It was believed she had the ability t