Today is picture perfect.  I could not resist snapping away at the deliciously dense Bougainvillea that are blooming around every corner.  Some even seem to be sprouting from the cracks and crevices of the ancient palazzi  — a feast for the eyes.

Local tip:  Allergies can be quite bad with everything in bloom and the dry warm weather.  At the local farmacia you can find all sorts of remedies — homeopathic, herbal, and chemical.  A great find is a nasal spray called Rinosol which is plant-based and costs about 7-8 Euro.  Ask the pharmacist for it as it may be behind the counter.