Rain Day

Yesterday's miraculous weather turned into today's fall showers. Not wanting to be on a boat headed to Capri in the wind and rain, Maggie and I stayed local - going to the Thursday market in her town and to the mall.

The market was 1/100th the size of the OC swap meet but packed in just as much junk, vegetables, underwear, and knock-off purses. I declined to purchase anything...just was not feeling the fake Prada next to the salted fish stand.

The mall was about 10 minutes away with a H&M, Zara and Carrefore all under one big roof. We explored the Napoli fashions...most of which looked like H&M at a variety of price points. Again, not feeling the fashion but definitely was feeling the AMAZING GELATO!!! Multo bene! I had some sort of hazelnut, chocolate concoction which made me want to cry from the sheer joy of the tasty treat. Sigh...totally worth waiting many, many years to try.

The afternoon was filled with thunderstorms, crying Ethan who hasn't had a nap in 3 days because I'm here, and a trip to the ATM where my card was brutally rebuffed. Grrr. Thankfully a quick call to the bank should solve the problem. If not, I may have to become a "campfire girl" (aka Napoli lady of the night or day as we witnessed driving to the mall) to get some cash...just kidding.

The rain seems to be subsiding - although tomorrow's train ride to Florence is supposed to be soaking as well. Can't wait to get there and see the gals!