My annual rehab

That’s it. We are back at 50 degrees! Back in my shoes and sweaters – no free toes and arms J But it’s okay. I still remember the sun and warm wind – it’s still fresh in my mind. Yet I don’t hope that’s all for this year!! We haven’t had enough – not at all! The thought is scaring me, a long summer vacation without any sun! We still don’t know whether we are going south or not. I’m counting every penny and my mind is spinning all the time – where can we save some money? Can you imagine me holding my breath? My face is about to turn blue!! Within two weeks we know for sure how to spend our vacation - which is in four weeks.

No doubt what I want! Sure it could be nice to go somewhere new – explore our own country and visit our own wonders J

BUT – many years in Italy have left their marks deep in my soul… First of all the climate which is radically different. The average temperature in July is 85 in Italy – here it’s only 68! To be able to enjoy your breakfast outside – and late dinner too – without having your hair blown around and big clouds threatening to wash away our food. To jump in the water without catching the cold. To go for a walk without having your wellies with you – just in case!! The climate is just so gentle – to put it in a single word.

Not to forget the atmosphere and culture – so far from ours and so far from my everyday life! I really love it, but actually I’m not sure I could handle it in general! It’s so nice to be relaxed and calmed about everything – for a period! ( and especially vacation) I think I prefer a more scheduled day, where people complies appointments and are more strictly about arrangements…

I just love the country.J

And I really relax being there. My annual rehabilitation. Mentally and physically. Besides I have to practice the language too! Hopefully we have a course again in September, and I’m far behind the others

Sono cose della vita