tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151589473709505648.post1685315457046046011..comments2024-03-28T07:52:07.647-04:00Comments on venezia blog: Forbidden FruitSteven Varni, aka Sig. Nonlosohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10066672605318740533noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151589473709505648.post-71841624904108347262018-03-27T06:00:11.926-04:002018-03-27T06:00:11.926-04:00Alas, Michelle, it becomes even more complicated--...Alas, Michelle, it becomes even more complicated--and serious--when it comes to "immigrant" vendors at the Rialto who, according to Venetian fruttivendolo, don't pay taxes and upon being cracked down on, simply transfer their stalls to fellow country men, who also don't pay taxes. Is this actually true, or is this merely an ugly expression of xenophobia and racism? I really don't know. Although, unfortunately, the latter is all-too-prevalent here (as elsewhere). I can try to look into this a bit more, but I suspect it won't be pretty. Steven Varni, aka Sig. Nonlosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10066672605318740533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151589473709505648.post-18302547331374233602018-03-24T20:32:50.421-04:002018-03-24T20:32:50.421-04:00Even I, as a mere Venice loving "tourist"...Even I, as a mere Venice loving "tourist" discovered this unwritten commandment by my second visit. How dare I buy from the "immigrants" by the Rialto Mercato! What did I know....it was Sunday and they were one of the few open. And the crazy American woman had a craving for a handful of lovely pomodori on a Sunday.<br />Lesson learned.<br />Be careful my friend....I think they have hidden cameras or at least a well worn grapevine.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14990125469349075873noreply@blogger.com