life in an italian village . . .
sweet little man who made my day with his huge smile and “buongiorno”.
curious goats in tresana, eager to make my acquaintance.
prosciutto, ready for slicing.
open door of welcome.
ristorante grill, fired up for fabulous food.
via roma.
my feline friend at the bed-and-breakfast.
roses in barbarasco.
13th century house of medici, now privately owned.
gorgeous architectural details.
and the cappuccino lesson . . .
i guess you can probably sum up life in an italian village
by the mixture of shock and amusement that greeted me
when i suggested getting my cappuccino “to go.”
no rush. relax. slow down.
take the time to savor delicious moments.
and enjoy each day for its own charming richness.
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This just made me grin. No ‘to go’ allowed. When in Rome, yes? Enjoy every EXTENDED minute. xxoo
Ahhh, I love these posts, April! It’s like a sip of warm cappuccino!! Great lesson!! Thank you for sharing it!! Happy Travels!
Just this morning, my visiting niece and her fresh-from-Britain boyfriend were headed out the door. I offered a bagel for the road. He gladly accepted. Though when I offered a tea-to-go as well, he said “Oh no, if I’m having tea, we’ll sit down and drink it.”
Do our beverages to go just perpetuate the urge to run? Is it just that their culture and the old-world beauty lends itself to a more relaxed way of life? How important to look for such delights in the hectic, neon-filled surroundings of a North American city.
Love, This.
Love, love the photos, brings me back to Italia! What a great reminder and lesson…lately I have been realizing how much pressure and stress is running in my brain, my clients’ brains, my friends and kids…and I just ask myself, “What’s the rush?” That simple question stops me to realize is the action I am doing so paramount that I have to rush? 9 times out of 10 the answer is no. I can savor whatever I am doing, even if just a simple chore. As always, April, you are a true poet, a few words, but all the words you (and we readers) need. Ciao Bella!
April, I think you need a female accomplice on your next trip. Are you hiring an assistant yet? 😉