In Just One Day by Helen Mcginn

Author:Helen Mcginn [McGinn, Helen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Boldwood Books

‘Seriously, there’s such a lot we’ve got to fit in.’ Johnny pointed at a map on his laptop, Mack behind him with a small glass of wine in his hand. ‘There’s St Mark’s Square, the museums, the Rialto markets… It’s going to be a bit of a squeeze but we should be able to just about do it in two days, well, one and a half, if we have a plan.’

‘Which, no doubt, Johnny, you will have.’ Mack laughed, raising his glass.

‘Absolutely, Mack. You know me.’ Johnny raised his coffee cup back.

‘Where will you stay?’

‘I’ve found a small hotel, just off the Grand Canal but a bit behind the main drag. Nothing fancy but it ticks all the boxes.’

‘Sounds perfect. I know you’ll want to see all the big sights, but you must make time to just wander through the streets of the Cannaregio area to the north and sit a while with a glass of something whilst you watch the world – or rather, the local neighbourhood – go by.’

‘Definitely. You’ll have to show me where to go on the map.’

‘Goodness, it was a while ago. I went there with Elizabeth, before Jamie was born. We spent the days just walking about. We even went to the Lido and out to Murano, you know, the place with the glass? She loved it. I still have some of those glasses somewhere. We never used them; Elizabeth was too worried we’d break them.’ Mack made a mental note to try to find them, take them out of their box and use them from now on.

‘So, if it’s OK with you, we’d like to try and fit it in before Christmas. Before it gets really busy, that is. I’ve got some cover lined up: Flora’s friend Susie is keen to come and help in the shop during the day. She doesn’t know much about wine but is great with people and really keen to help.’

‘Fine with me, just let me know when suits you.’ Mack put down his glass and peered closer at the map. ‘It’s this bit here,’ he pointed at an area on the map, ‘full of little bars and restaurants where the locals go, not just tourists.’ Mack shoved his glasses further up his nose. ‘I remember one particular wine bar where we drank one of the most delicious glasses of Soave I’ve ever had. It was so subtle but so pure. I’ll have a look through my old wine notebooks, see if I can find the name of the place. If I do, you must promise me you’ll go.’

‘Based on that wine recommendation alone, I promise,’ Johnny laughed. ‘Right, I’d better get on with the stocktake.’

‘Ah, yes, don’t let me keep you from your spreadsheets.’

‘You may laugh, Mack, but without those spreadsheets…’

‘I know, I’m teasing. You know I’d be lost without you both.’ Mack turned to go up the stairs. ‘Actually, there’s another place I’ve just remembered. I can’t think what it’s called but there’s a heart-shaped stone, red brick, somewhere in the streets just off St Mark’s Square.

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