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| Viareggio, Italy |
To arrive at the resort town of Viareggio from Lucca, it
takes a picturesque bus ride that costs 3 Euro one-way. Although not surprised,
I'm not use to what I see on the beach. Sign after sign, each with the name of
a particular bagno, advertises that for an amount of money, I do not inquire as
to how much, people can access the beach, along with a change room, lounge
chair and umbrella. Where I come from, free beaches complete with a bathroom
and change room, belong to everyone.
In the design of its buildings, Viareggio looks something
like Miami, Florida. Perhaps I should say Miami looks like Viareggio. Located
in Versilia, which is the Italian Riviera, with green hills and jagged rocky
mountains in the background, blue sky and waves from the Mediterranean Sea
lapping the shore it is a place that you savor.
People lying in the sun turn themselves almost crisp black,
while men, whose color borders on ivory black, sell hats that can provide
protection from the sun. Men, no
women, fish in the waters, and very young girls go topless while their mothers
keep themselves modestly covered.
There are boats in the harbor. Sailboats, yachts and
cruisers all designed to provide pleasure whenever their fortunate owners lift
anchor.
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