Rooftops and Doors

I love the terracotta tiled roofs of Venice. I also like how close they are to each other and almost create a visual landing. What I don’t like is the story Joy told me! Last semester after a heat wave in the autumn, many of the students were keeping the doors open off the terrace at night to let the breeze through the house. All is secure since we are walled in on two sides and have a “moat” or canal on the other two sides. However, one night a critter got inside the house. After lots of screaming and running around (by the students, not the critter) someone chased it back outside and everyone kept the doors shut after that. Apparently, critters get around by running across the rooftops! Needless to say, Page and I are no longer leaving our doors open! I do miss that cool night breeze. I am playing with all the windows now!