Glowing embers

"...there is nothing—absolute nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." said the water Rat famously to Mole in Wind in the Willows. And today, taking a break from the studio, I set out blinking in the golden glow of an Autumnal day, imagining myself sculling easily and effortlessly along the Arno in search of adventure, new River-bound friends and delicious fat luncheon baskets. "It's my world, and I don't want any other." Enchanted by the beautiful gilded gleaming glints of Firenze today, I heartily agree Ratty.