We won’t know until the start of Lent tomorrow whether some of the behaviour we’ve recently witnessed in the streets around us is due to the Carnevale, or is just part of the madness that is Naples.
In the last week or so the neighbourhood has been treated to boxes of fireworks being casually let off in the street late at night. The most surreal part of this is that people, and cars, pass by without a second glance, while we watch from our balcony, mesmerised.
Today we bumped into our first parade, albeit one that was chaotic and disorganised.
Waiting for the parade to assemble.What the floats lacked in style,
was made up for in enthusiasm.I wonder if this lady is making a political point. Italy, as a society, is very dependent on cash.I’ve seen the Pope wearing sunglasses, but not trainers.Wear your favourite princess outfit.Grab a wig, a guitar,
or a pair of cymbals, and join in.
The idea seemed to be to make a noise, rather than play a tune.
Children’s fancy dress outfits are now being sold off cheaply, as they will not be needed in Lent. The confetti though, littering the cobbled streets, will continue to be evident for a good while to come.
My husband, Mark, and I have just sold our house and are taking a year out to have an adventure before we settle down to retirement. We decided on a journey through Italy as it has the perfect combination of good weather, interesting history, great wine and wonderful ice-cream! As we will be starting our journey in January, we are beginning in the very south of the country.
View all posts by tortoisesontour
Published
2 thoughts on “No pancakes, but a parade – Martedo Grasso In Naples”
Well Anne you are evidently living your dream! Interesting photos and comments. How long before the money runs out?!!!!
Tortoise Travel 
Well Anne you are evidently living your dream! Interesting photos and comments. How long before the money runs out?!!!!
LikeLike
Think of all the money we’re not paying out in council tax, car insurance and heating bills.
LikeLike