Sentimental me, I’m posting this through tears:

Here’s something i would never have done without reading your blog — I had dinner in Florence at the foot of Dante’s statue. The first pic is the man himself, looking as if he disapproves mightily; the second is the dinner of pasta with duck breast, green peas, and a glass of the house white.

Below, the other pic. At this time in my life, this is the greatest possible View From Your Table for me. It can be equalled, but it cannot be surpassed. Reader, I can’t find the words to thank you for this gift.