Bologna

We had 2 half days here. I had passed through last time I was in Italy and just HAD to come back and stroll the beautiful colonnaded footpaths I had seen from the taxi.
I was not disappointed and nor was the family. What an absolutely stylish city this is. All the footpaths are marble or terrazzo like this. (Michelle you would love it) So many fabulous Italian designers we had not heard of. So many beautifully and impeccably dressed people. Mitchell has caught the shoe bug and bought himself a pair of Dolce & Gabbana leather shoes. He also bought a Jacket in Diesel. A great casual one he will get heaps of wear out of.
Besides the fashion the deli's got Mark's retail side very excited. He was saying words like ... display, merchandising, presentation, freshness, I would like to own this shop.. etc etc... whilst practically salivating all over the fabulous food.
We did not have enough time here and would love to spend more time. (Another for the next trip!!)
We stopped at a fabulous bar for a couple of drinks in a little laneway. There was also a launch going on at a nearby shop which meant lots of interesting folks and great music playing. 2 x models dressed in 30's swimwear in nautical style at the front door.
They also have their own leaning tower. Here is a pic of it and another tower next to it.