Friday - October 31, 2008 - Lucca - More Rain

18,000 people are expected to attend the Comic and Game convention. In fact people are starting to pour into town despite the bad weather. Tonight Mauny and Elaine celebrate their wedding anniversary. The plan was to go out, but Carmine suggested having dinner with friends at his charming apartment. We, of course accepted. We went to buy veggies, and a tasty cheese cake. We spent a wonderful evening that lasted into the wee hours. Carmine fixed a finger-licking good rissotto. He actually took the time to show Elaine and Mauny how it is prepared the Italian way. We hope to remember, and be able to make it back home. His friends were also charming, and they brought more fine dishes, and wine. We had slices of cheese with a walnut sitting on top of each slice. You put honey on it just before eating it. It is highly recommended! We went to sleep after midnight to the sound of rain outside.