We were up at Montevecchio the other evening (not really a place I would recommend) and walking around the cobbled streets when I saw so many dragonflies doing their acrobatic, helicopter thing above us and over the vines laden with unripe grapes.
Then again, yesterday, in the park with the boys, a load of them in the sun chasing their food.
In Montevecchio, we were with A and F. He actually asked if they bite!
I must say that they have got to be one of my favourite insects.
We found somewhere to eat. Called Il Rustico it was exactly what it said on the tin – rustic. Unfortunately, the food was too.< Not that there’s anything wrong with that but it was more than disappointing and V & I commented, to each other, that, even though people consider Milan to be expensive, we could have had a far better meal in Milan for the price. Even A & F agreed that the food was well below par. Give Montevecchio a miss. Now back to cleaning and general household chores. Oh joy.
Hi Andy,
I love dragonflies also known as damselflies. I have a dragonfly pin with purple and green shiny stones. Dragonflies only live 2 weeks to two months. Egg-nymph-adult.
Sorry your meal was a disappointment.
Missing you.
Love and peace
Gail
et al
Hey Gail,
In the UK, damselflies are different to dragonflies. Damselflies are smaller and tend to be a lovely blue colour, Dragonflies, on the other hand, can be various colours and, in general, are much larger. We used to get both when we lived in the country but only one or two at a time. This time, on both occasions, there were loads.
Not all food in Italy is so wonderful, in spite of the Italians insisting that it is!
Hi Andy,
It’s me chasing you around the internet again. like a lunatic. You must be busy enjoying your visit, yes?
I sent you a couple of emails.
So. guess I will just wait to hear form you whenever.
Missing your words,
Gail et al