Il Porcellino

For whatever reason, today seems an appropriate day to be thinking about Il Porcellino, the bronze statue of the cinghale, or wild boar, which sits in the Straw Market in the middle of Florence.  The tradition is to put a coin in the mouth of the boar (which is a fountain), rub the snout for the good fortune to be able to return to Florence.  So far, it has been working for me.  Now, thanks to Karen, who runs the blog, www.AnAmericaninItaly.com I have another connection. a story written by Hans Christian Andersen.  Here's the story: 

http://www.andersenstories.com/en/andersen_fairy-tales/the_metal_pig/

Thanks, Karen!