So glad I got out to see some (very little) of Trieste yesterday

because today the Bora has shut down everything.

I never thought WIND could do it, outside of a hurricane, 

but this is a constant, noisy, raucous 60 mph gale, 

that started blowing this morning and now, 

at 6 p.m., hasn't let up one bit. 

I can see a lot from my hotel windows - streets are 

practically deserted, shops and cafes closed.

It's like a raging sandstorm, without the sand.

It's supposed to continue through tomorrow too, with perhaps snow.

We are on to Verona, whatever, or. . . we'll see.

Now down to Harry's Bar, again. 

We are like prisoners in the castle.

Thanks be for the Internet, TV, minibar, bathtub,

my NOOK, good heat, tight windows, a big cozy bed.