I have nothing new to add to what I’ve already written, but I want to say that the indefatigable Vittorio Orio rowed his gondola today (with a partner), to keep alive the memory of the victims of the attack on the World Trade Center towers.
Someday I’ll have a long talk with him to discover why he feels such an attachment to New York — specifically, to the firemen of New York — and more about this always moving gesture which he has made every year since 2002.
He focuses on the firemen for his own reasons, but is fully aware of everyone else who was there. Meanwhile, it’s enough to know that he remembers.
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Thank you, too, Erla, for a truly moving post. And thanks to Vittorio. And … lest we forget, the firemen. And….
Thank you Erla! The press didn’t report this moving event. I posted your text and the splendid image in the website of Italia Nostra Venezia.
Thank you — I’m very flattered. I have huge admiration and respect for him, as you might imagine.
Recently visited Venice at the end of October and fell in love with the place. I found your wonderful blog when googling ‘Saint Martin biscuits venice’ – because the biscuits were for sale when we were there although not yet Saint Martin’s Day.
Thank you for your insights and wealth of knowledge and great writing.
Alex,
Geneva