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Leonardo Tauriello’s pizza tasted deliziosa! He wiped his cheesy lips and picked pieces of slimy tomato from his lap.
A coach hissed a halt. The door rattled open releasing an eager batch of tourists. After the oohs and ahhs abated he introduced himself. Then, his joke.
‘Why does The Tower of Pisa lean? Because it’s Italicized!’
As the groans died down he launched into his lecture. Some listened, others gazed around.
Having photographed themselves propping up the monument, they returned to their coach where he stood in hope of the odd Euro or two.
Just time for some tiramisu before the next lot arrived!
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Anne Higa for the photo.
Click Signor Rana to join in the fun!
I returned home from visiting my daughter and her family in Scotland a couple of days ago, and on Friday I’m travelling to Dubai to stay with my son and his lot for a while. Appologies if I don’t get to read everybody’s work this week!
This was a fun read, Keith. Love the froggy 🙂
I’m pleased, thanks so much!
At least there’s tiramasu
I can’t imagine life without it! Cheers, Neil.
What a perfect portrayal of the tourist guide!
Thanks, Sadje. I’ve followed lots on my travels – not something I’d wish to do!
You’re welcome Keith. I wouldn’t either but perhaps we don’t have what it takes to be one.
Not far off my experience of Pisa – see my obligatory ‘holding up the leaning tower’ photo on my story! Made me chuckle. Hope you enjoyed Scotland, I think you might have managed a couple of dry days in there! Enjoy Dubai.
The weather was reasonably kind, even saw some sunshine! This time next week I’ll probably be wishing for clouds, it’s getting pretty warm out there!
Safe travels. Enjoy.
Thanks so much, Suzette!
Dear Keith,
Italicized? That’s rich. Love the story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
An odd word but I thought it fitted the bill! Thanks so much, Rochelle.
That was a fun and corny one (and there is nothing wrong with that)! Happy travels, Keith!
Indeed! Thanks so much, Dale!
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Because it is italicized 😀
Absolutely!
I liked cheesy lips. Although myself I prefer my pizzas folded like a Cornish pasty
now you come to mention it, so do I! Cheers, Michael.
That was fun! Enjoy your Dubai trip – I went there once, when OH was on a business trip.
It’s a fun place for sure! Thanks Liz.
Very clever. Now I’m hungry! Have fun on your travels and stay safe.
Me too! Thanks so much, Denise.
Ain’t that the truth?…
Love it. Started of reading in my best Italian accent 🙂 and loved the trick of it leaning because it is italicised. Perfetto!
I’d love to have heard that! I struggled with my recording! Grazie!
Ha! Yes, perfect time to have a go at recording the story. Thanks Keith.
How i do enjoy groaning over a good pun, thank you! Prayers for safe travel.
Me too, and thanks so much, Mimi.
Well done, Keith. Fun read, as usual. Enjoy your time with family. 🙂
Thanks, Bill. Not long to go now!
A true story in one way or another. I notice that Leonardo snacks a lot on the job or else his meals are interrupted by work.
Are Euros really odd?
I think it’s the former James! He prefers churros to Euros, far tastier!
most tourists go there to have their picture taken and leave as quickly as they have come. well, they don’t have the luxury of time. more sights await. 🙂
Leonardo’s got his script down pat it seems, and the tourists seem to be missing something in their experience of travel. Well described.
I love your humor, Keith. And happy trails to you 🙂
Have a wonderful time with your family, Keith.
Thanks for the story before you travel on.
Isadora 😎
Another fun read. I can see him very plainly. Glad to hear you’re not letting any moss grow under you, Keith. So nice you are able to visit family around the world. Hope you nabbed some good ones in Scotland and nab some more in Dubai.
Super, Keith!
‘Why does The Tower of Pisa lean? Because it’s Italicized!’- Never thought of this before!
Now will ask this & test other’s knowledge 🙂