Spent all day at the conference. I woke up bizarrely early ahead of my alarm so I made it to the first talk even though I wasn’t particularly interested in it. Continue reading “Florence 30 October”
Florence 29 October
First day of the conference. I had nothing planned for the morning except girding my loins so a relaxed start to the day. Continue reading “Florence 29 October”
Florence 28 October
My last free day in Florence before the conference starts tomorrow. Continue reading “Florence 28 October”
Florence 27 October
Feeling a little glum this morning, consumed with thoughts of death. Continue reading “Florence 27 October”
Florence 26 October
The rain seems to finally be at an end. This morning was the first time I’ve felt confident to leave their house without my umbrella. Continue reading “Florence 26 October”
Florence 25 October
Another wet day. Continue reading “Florence 25 October”
Florence 24 October
An early start for a Zoom body corp meeting which for me was at 7 am, not helped by the fact I couldn’t get the coffee machine to work. Continue reading “Florence 24 October”
Bologna to Florence 23 October
Arranged a late check out this morning, and then hopped on a train to Florence. Continue reading “Bologna to Florence 23 October”
Random Bolognese thoughts
Am in a local restaurant, it’s 7:45 pm on a Tuesday night and it’s empty. Continue reading “Random Bolognese thoughts”
Bologna 22 October
Woke up early with the sound of a clock ticking, who has a ticking clock these days? In the bedroom, anyway. I eventually took the batteries out and now I keep thinking it’s 6:15 every time I glance in that direction. Continue reading “Bologna 22 October”