Towers of the Asinelli and Garisenda (Torri degli Asinelli e Garisenda) Bologna

Today was all about socks (and Bologna). My sock situation had become desperate after I realized all of my clean pairs had holes in them, which would almost certainly interfere with my ability to purchase shoes in Milan tomorrow…

I spent 45 minutes this evening trying to buy a pair- any pair. I started out at Zara, which was cheap …

The flight into Bologna was about 20 minutes in total. The little plane charged up it's engines and it seemed as if we were shot out of a sling shot almost straight up and then leveled off long enough to consume a quick drink and it was time to dive onto the airport tarmac for a screeching landing.

Just in case anyone is wondering why the …

... starting place for the KAPPA sororities. The oldest towers which hold a special place of pride for the locals are the Towers of the Asinelli and Garisenda. Between you and me I'm amazed that they still stand because they look like a good stiff wind could ...