A bit of this and that

Just a few thoughts before we tell about our latest adventure in Sicily.

Why is it that when you've taken in puppies for the express purpose of giving them to someone else even to the extent of not naming them, it's still hard to see them go. Puppy number 3 is right now on her way to a wonderful home--probably the perfect one and I'm wanting to call the young man and say, "Oh, yeah and she likes a milkbone before bed, and she is used to going to bed at nine and up at 6:30. And she needs to go outside as soon as she wakes up, etc. etc." This is after I spent 15 minutes going over all the particulars before I let him drive away with her.

Another thought. Fun is fun no matter what language you speak.--Last night we went to a private club with Giusseppi and Mima for dinner and dancing. Getting there early, some of their friends were playing cards and after a bit, we sat in on a "for no money" poker game. We had a great time and laughed a lot and it didn't matter that we didn't speak the same language.

On the subject of the evening. I've never seen so many dead animals in one place --minks, fox, and sable. And I realized that, though I was dressed appropriately, I wasn't much better in my new leather coat. I may have to give it away.

Okay, our latest trip/adventure was last weekend to the beautiful town of Agrigento with its sandy beaches and the "Valley of the Temples." All I can say about it that you won't see in the photos is, "Bellisima." (Very beautiful) As we walked through the valley of the temples (which were built by the Greeks after they had conquered Sicily) we couldn't help but wonder how they got those huge pieces of rock shaped and how in the world did they get them on top of each other without a very large crane.

By the way, you know that inverted scalloped look on all the pillars of Greek temples? They are shaped and sized for a grown man to fit into the scallop. Don't know why but if you're ever asked that question on "Who Wants to be a Millionnaire" you'll know--you won't have to phone a friend.

We had a great day and ate at another nice seafood restaurant. Other than the shrimp with legs and eyes, I loved the food and the company (Bob, of course).