Hail the great navigator! I'm celebrating Columbus Day, how about you? I'm headed shortly to an Italian restaurant for dinner. How are you celebrating this great day? Or do you think it's not so great?
This is not Columbus; but rather, Jan Sobieski. Does he have a day?
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Plunderer of the Ottoman Turks. “Veni, Vidi, Deus Vicit.” September 12th is his day. We could use a man like him right now, I think. ~ Rosemary A.
My bride and I were in Genoa last year, Columbus is a BIG DEAL there. And there's no PC BS about his greatness. Genoa is not on many people's list of stops when visiting Italy. IMO, that's a mistake. It is a blue collar town which may be the reason. But, it is well worth a couple nights. Their Oriental Market is worth the trip alone. It is considered by many, the best market in Italy. It's a covered market, close to the train station. The building is a former convent cloister. It's covered, and open all day, every day but Sunday.
I don't know why it's called the Mercato Orientale. It is the consummate Italian market. The smells are transformative.
Italian food is always good. Just being alive is a reason to celebrate. I hope you enjoyed your dinner. :)
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