Today I take a break from my normal routine - in-depth, serious analysis of life in Italy - in order to tackle an equally serious subject: What IS this? Quite simply, I'm stunned. Michael Wendler, German superstar. His video melts my brain. So many questions.
A little later we're headed south to Porto Recanti (information is in Italian for added authenticity!) to take in one of those “must do “ experiences (like eating gelato or applying for an extension to your visa) one must do if they move to Italy: watching the Giro! We’ll see if we can locate the finish line for Stage 12 in time to see Tyler Farrar sprint for another victory. Story and photos to come providing we get there in time. Stage 13 goes right through the middle of Ancona on Friday. Depending on who you listen to, the roads will be closed starting from 9.00, 10.00, 10.00-ish, or around 10.30. It should be a grand, fantastic mess and I hope to be in the middle of it.
Wednesday night Raimondo came home from his tango lesson around 11.30 and asked if I felt like getting a quick beer. Even on a school night, 11.30 is when people start thinking about going out and although my skin had already started turning its customary pumpkin orange for that time of night I decided to go. Yeah me!
We went to our new favorite pub, the name of which is unknown to me, but whose atmosphere evokes memories of The Cork although sadly without the bacon blue or Luke's cars flying off the table. We ordered beers and the now customary glasses of vodka in honor of his future Russian wife. There was a table of three women sitting near us and Raimondo decided it would be a good idea to buy them vodka as well. He asked the waiter not to make a big deal of it when he delivered the drinks. Like a true professional he brought the order and went on to tell them that the bartender had sent them over! Incredibly subtle – not making a big deal of it indeed! Raimondo turned red with impotent rage, I couldn’t stop laughing, and the women were very appreciative. Truly the sultry art of romance thrives late at night in Ancona bars. The topper was when the bartender charged Raimondo for the drinks at the end of the night. A real spacca stronsi.
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Wow, that video is amazing. I've shared it with all my friends here. I think we're looking at the next big thing here in America. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, have a good time watching the Giro live. I hope to spot you on TV.
@DRjr - yeah, it's a trip. I'm confused by the man in jeans and sunglasses. He looks like he wandered in from behind the camera and they just kept filming anyway.
ReplyDeleteThe Giro was amazing. I was about 5 meters in front of the camera filming the finish-line sprint, right along the barriers. Doubt I was on camera but check out the photos I posted.