vassallo (again)

unfortunately, flickr does not like me or my computer. while i continue trying to post pictures, though, i will paint a verbal picture of my spot. corona's cafe is located on a side street off of the palazzo republica. it's really welcoming from the outside. giant glass windows and doors show the warm interior- which is mostly dark, reddish wood with glass cases for the food and drinks. the sign above the door is also very attractive, with "corona's cafe pasticheria" written in an intriguing gold font against a light teal background. inside, across from the main door, is the beverage bar. behind a beautiful marble counter are two men dressed in coordinating suites, ready to serve a variety of top shelf liquors, or just coffee and espresso. to the right of the bar is a narrow wall of mirrors. all of the relections of wood and colors are quite lovely. to the right of this wall are the pastries and paninis, and to the left of the bar is a cornacopia of gelato. the variety of colors and textures is something else that draws me to this space. best of all is the constant activity in corona's. i have been back to the cafe about five times and every time, there are tons of tourists as well as locals coming in and out, getting snacks, drinks, and gelato!