While waiting for GP to get off his train I watched this amazing kid, a backpacker, play the piano in the main lobby of Porta Nuova, the old train station.  The station has been renovated to include a high end shopping area and this piano is available for anyone who wants to give it a go.  This kid was amazing.  He ended his performance by playing the beautiful piece that is used as the theme music for Downton Abby.  Had me in tears.

Today was a lovely day for a number of reasons.  It is warm and sunny and dry so I could spend all day playing in my little garden.  It is a long weekend so tho Sunday, it feels like Saturday.  And best of all........wait for it....... we just heard the news that OUR WACKO NEIGHBORS UPSTAIRS ARE SELLING!!  Joy!  Hallelujah!  Praise the Lord!  Of course before a sale goes through and they have actually left the premises, months could pass.  But when I get back next fall they should be gone!!!  More good news is that the people who seem to be buying it own a good restaurant close by.  I am going to be VERY FRIENDLY to them.

Off to Grandmother's house we go for dinner.  Tomorrow the mountains for a hike.  xxoo me