HOLLYWOOD STAR LOST IT'S SHINE

We ate out every night and found two particular restaurants which we liked so much we went back to on the last two nights of our holiday.

Both were quite expensive but the food was lovely, the service exceptional and the atmosphere magical.

One place was called Veneto and was set in 13th century vaults once occupied by monks. It was all open air but with very high walls so you got the feeling of being inside and outside at the same time.

We chose to sit by a beautiful floodlit fountain. As we were looking at the menu a couple walked in who looked like they were film stars who had just walked off a Hollywood set.

Both were very good looking but to be honest it was the girl's shoes that caught my eye. They were black platforms with a killer heel and made her legs look ultra thin. She had teamed them with an elegant and quite revealing dress and I remember commenting on how glamorous she looked.

As the evening progress the lady in question tottered out to take a picture of the fountain and I once again admired the footwear.

Image then my disappointed when an hour or two later the said couple emerged from their table and the killer heels were gone.

In their place was a rather tatty and undignified pair of flip-flops!!

I could not believe my eyes. It wouldn't have mattered to me how much the shoes hurt. If I had been wearing them I would have made sure I walked out the place the same way I had entered. I'd have waited till I got round the corner before donning the offensive if not more comfortable foot attire.

What made it even more astounding was that she must have planned it. Otherwise why would she have the flip-flops with her in the first place?

Some women just let the side down don't they?