Today was my first day alone here in Campomarino this year.
Steve flew home yesterday, and Melissa and Amanda are near Milano. Though
alone, I’ve been busy.
I came back from Amsterdam yesterday with a little bit of a
cold, I think due to the 20 degree temperature change. My throat hurts a bit so
I’ve been dosing on Sudafed. After getting up at 9, I headed to the farmers
market, bakery, and macelleria (butcher). All three places asked why I was buying
so little. Afterwards, I came home and
cooked, then took stock of the work that still needs to be done, or done again
(gardening).
As I was taking stock, I noticed that the lemons on the
lemon tree are almost ready to be picked. Also, the grape vine I’ve been
training is starting to take shape nicely, going up and over the arch that I
want it to follow.
This afternoon I worked on two broken fans, spraying each
with lubricating oil, but it was no use. Now three of the original four fans we
bought have bit the dust. If I see some in town, I’ll pick them up. Have an air conditioner for now too.
