Unfortunately, the weather did not live-up to the promise of the poster: bright sunshine, deckchairs full of excited, anticipatory spectators. Instead, we were presented with rain that would have inspired Noah to reach for his woodworking tools and start gathering-in all the animals. The few people who had braved the elements were huddled under their umbrellas and hooded raincoats. The main square was barren, too few visitors, and the empty soaking chairs looked forlorn and unloved. On these occasions IRead more