Spot Check

Yesterday was a banner day down on the banks of the Tiber.  I was walking around the Lungo il Tevere Roma (the little festival about which I posted yesterday), and ran across -- not one -- but two Dalmatians.  

This was Lucy:

This was Marcello:

It got me wondering whether all these people think it's weird when an American who's a total stranger stops them to talk about their dog.  I think not though.  Out of all the dog breeds on earth, you don't get a Dalmatian if you're not seeking attention.  (I'd know.)