The dog also rides. Cargo biking it in Florence

A small adjustment, a quick whistle, a couple of pedal strokes, away.

Now I know how unusual something must become for me to realize I’ve seen it before. For this was the second time I’d witnessed this gentleman, his front-loading cargo bike and the non-paying passenger in the fur coat.

The first time was the day before, on an entirely different street.

The sun shined that day, as well. For all concerned.