Dogs are everywhere, all shapes and sizes, on leashes with harnesses, being walked by women and men of all shapes and sizes. Chihuahuas and Jack Russell terriers appear to be trending but one can see just about every purebred variety and a wide assortment of mixed breeds (AKA mutts). 
These canines are walking the streets and frequenting bars and restaurants (with their owners), the latter scenario never seen in the USA except for service animals. Of note is the utter lack of felines, domesticated and feral, on the streets of Salerno. Rome has its feral cat colony/cat sanctuary at Torre Argentina, but Salerno apparently does not need such a place as I have only encountered one cat in two weeks.
Also omnipresent are the stiletto heels worn by Italian women in the quest to maintain “la bella figura”. In the past twenty years, athletic shoes/sneakers/trainers have become prevalent even on the feet of the female population, but I would dare say that stilettos are worn at a higher frequency here than anywhere else in the world. And the ability to wear them while walking on cobblestone street, amazing!!!!
This evening, however, I did witness an older woman who had her heel stuck in the space between two cobblestones.
Walking the streets is always entertaining, lots to look at, street art/murals, 
posters, and restaurant menus displayed outside the door. I don’t think I’ll try this Indian restaurant – seems almost sacrilegious when there is so much delicious local cuisine!
It’s been quite warm here, temperatures in the mid 70s (mid 20s degrees Celsius), but many of the local citizens are donning coats and scarves, as it IS October, and Italians dress by the calendar, not the actual weather. But some “brave” souls (probably Brits or Germans) are out on the beach, catching the last rays of the year.
Today’s food porn includes “un caffè e un cornetto” with pastry cream for breakfast and a really delicious grilled pork chop with a contorno of escarole with capers and olives.
A local author gave a talk on his latest novel. I bought a copy and he signed the inside for me. If he wins the Nobel prize (highly unlikely for a detective story), I can sell it on eBay! 
Camino Musings 