San Lorenzo and the shooting stars

Nice to know

• The stars represent the tears San Lorenzo shed when he died on hot coals on the 10th of August 258.
• The  shooting stars we see are not real stars, but space debris; when they collide with the earth’s orbit, create this luminous rain called meteor shower.
• The shooting stars are called Perseids (the famous greek myth), because they forme in the heart of the constellation dedicated to Perseus.
• This special night also leads back to the poem by Giovanni Pascoli (a very famous Italian writer) composed in memory of his father Ruggero

I also have the great fortune of living in Friuli Venezia Giulia, a region that offers breathtaking views from the seas,  the hills and the mountains. So if you decise to come over here to have a more closer look to the starts, I suggest you stop at the Talmassons observatory. (here is the link to their site if you want to know more.)

Or get a blanket, look for a quiet place away from the lights and organize a picnic dinner; make sure you have a nice cold botte of sparkling  ribolla gialla zero dosage by Collavini winery.  Lie back and enjoy the show with all your senses.

Best wishes to all !!!!

Elisa