The weather forecast is hopeful: cold and sunny, with a chance for happiness.
Venice is destination I once avoided, I did not get off the train when I could have.It was November 1st, 36 years ago, there was a massive whiff of cold, damp fog and very uncertain weather that hit my face. I decided not to get off, I pressed on and went to Rome.
Venice remains this place I do not go to see, sheltering it from disappointment.
I almost prefer to hold to the imaginary Venice:
a slice of Josip Brodsky against the Canaletto background...
Like this Venetian teapot and a cup - the melancholic object can be rearranged, moved around, serve many occasions.
Oh, and don't get fooled by the fat crest with two lions back-stamp: this is not England my dear, it is pure China designed in Italy. Lovely nevertheless.
