Vitruvius, was a Roman architect and civil engineer. His work related to architecture, engineering and the human form. His work survives from antiquity.
Leonardo da Vinci, described by author Walter Isaacson as perhaps the most brilliant person to ever live drew Vitruvian Man. This work of art is said to describe the perfect male body proportions. Vitruvian Women was created to show the perfect expression of the female form. The woman was based on da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine. This story will be about the male form.
I was vacationing in Italy as I have done many times before. A beautiful country that is said to contain one-fifth of the world's art treasures. I'm in Italy in October, perhaps the best time of year to visit. I've been traveling Italy from Sicily going north. Venice being my intended last stop. Traveling with only a backpack allowed me freedom to travel at will, through this country. An easily used transportation system allows travel without a car.
I availed myself of many opportunities it explore gay sex Italian style. The internet makes it easy to find places and men that interest me. With my iPhone and a translation app I have made some great hookup. Many Italians speak some American English which I find very helpful.
Europeans including Italians have a different attitude towards sexuality. Different from American attitudes. Italians are open about sexuality regardless of choices of partners or groups. On this trip I've had some enjoyable one nighters with nice guys. But my search for perfection continues.
In my travels my quest has been to find that special male who exemplifies the body of the Vitruvian Man. Examples of the measurements are width of his arm span equals his height. His head is one-tenth of his height. All other measurements continue to define male perfection.
Upon arriving in Venice I went to my pension to check in and leave my backpack. I travel lightly that means no underwear and no socks. I wear athletic shorts and tee shirts. I do have a dress shirt and long pants to wear when necessary.
After the long train ride I had a quick lunch at a street vendor's stand. I headed towards the Metro Veneza Club, a gay bathhouse near my location. I walked over and walked into the club. A handsome shirtless guy checked me in and handed me a towel. I walked to the shower and locker room and removed my clothes.
The sauna at the club is large with two levels on two sides, accomidating up to twelve men at a time. Being early afternoon there were six men plus me in the sauna. It was very warm so I took a seat on a lower bench and began to sweat.
A younger man, perhaps thirty to thirty-five years old asked me if I was American? I replied yes, but my family's come from Sicily and outside of Naples. Then we all were quiet. All the men in the sauna had erections, it was quite a display of hard penises. As time past a few men left the sauna. This allowed the remaining men to stretch out on the benches.
I continued being seated as others reclined. The younger man who'd asked if I was American stood and walked over towards another man. Moments later they were engaged in oral sex. Watching men pleasure each other got me even harder.
I left the sauna for the cold water plunge pool. I jumped in neck deep. I immediately got out knowing the erection I'd had would be long gone. It did feel good as I recovered.