Screw wars and terrorist attacks, record snow or the plight of thousands of immigrants, Italy is in mourning for Michele Ferrero, the patriarch of Ferrero chocolate company and owner of Nutella.  Nutella which is in every kitchen in the country.  (And probably hidden in quite a few desks and under some beds.)  He was also the wealthiest man in Italy, (though he lived in Monaco).  His grandkids go to our school and do I get free chocolate treats?  Noooooooooo.

Poor Vicki came with lousy weather.  February here could be glorious and springlike but we've had rain non-stop.  Hoping for an improvement later in the week when we go up to the lake area.  She did herself proud last night at dinner with the mother-in-law.  Managed to try a bit of everything from appetizers through dessert and even put away 2.5 glasses of wine!  Brava!   Today I'll take her on a tour of Torino.  With this lovely rain we'll visit some museums if they are open, shops and such.

xxoo me