ANTI FASCIST DAY

Florence is full today with Italians celebrating the end of fascism. It seems that this day has long been a national holiday about the end of a troubled era but still Italy is beset with politicians of the unwanted variety. I wont mention any names but there is one particular person these people might like to string up. Here is the face of an elderly guy who took part in ending Mussolini's reign of terror, speaking to crowds of people enjoying the sun, the wine, and the food.

And he ranted passionately, not only about the past events, but also Italy's present problems. Taxes appear to be at the centre of discussions because too many people dont pay them, or so I was told. A fine orator but perhaps a bit too passionate for tender reserved English ears. 

Also the music was quite entertaining but unfortunately didn't manage to film the drummers I heard from the hill above the party.

Just above the the place where the celebration was taking place, there was great view point for that very photogenic bridge.

Tomorrow, I should be going to Sienna for the day, that's as long as there aren't any train strikes. Probably not.

At last, a summer day. Cheers D