It's the time of Carnavale, a celebration that will go on in one form or another until the beginning of Lent.  Around here not much happens, unlike Venice and Viareggio, but yesterday there was a small parade with floats in Carignano, where the Grandparents live.  The parade started at 2:30 and there were 5 floats and many revelers all dressed up and enjoying themselves.  There was a lot of blaring music and confetti and stands selling hot mulled wine, (I had some), and candy.  After an hour or so we went back to the house (Grandparents) and spent the rest of the afternoon waiting around for Amalia to feed us another yummy dinner.

no idea who this guy is but he jumped in front of my camera.

Grace and GP

Five days till vacation!  Can't wait to see the sisters.  xxoo me