Roberto Saviano's almost surreal book about the Italian cammorra mafia has been made into a film. I've seen the film, and I'm reading the book.

Letizia Moratti, for those not in the know, is the Mayor of Milan, Italy, and she's at war. Yes, she's battling the city's prostitution problem.

Located well off the main road in the depths of the Puglia countryside, Villa Miller the only sounds which disturb guests are those of the crickets and the ringing of the bells worn by the areas cow and sheep population.

Today, Via Paolo Sarpi in Milan became a ZTL or restricted traffic zone. This means that those who enter this street will be espied by cameras and will recieve a fine if they are not authorised to pass through along this street.

It's just about 1:30 in the morning here in Milan. I should be heading for bed, but my head is awash with thoughts, and I want to try and create order from the chaos reigning in my mind. I'm thinking about Italy's incredibly high levels of tax...