Too much of a good thing

We were very excited when we walked into the town of Massa in Tuscany and saw trees hanging full of beautiful, grapefruit-sized ripe oranges.The trees lined the streets and piazzas and walkways, emitting sweet orange perfume.

That is, we were excited until we were viciously attacked by falling fruit. The breeze came up and large orbs started falling inches from our heads as we walked by. Smash! Splat!

What a mess the oranges make!So much of a mess that the city has to send out crews to sweep the sidewalks and streets.The sweet sticky goo is slippery too.

If you ever visit Massa in mid-October, watch your head, and don’t slip!