Today was a beautiful day. I didn’t see a cloud on either
side of the Apennine Mountains as I drove across the country from Rome to
Campomarino Lido. Every time I visit there are changes, some sad, some not so
much. One change is that plants on the patio have made good use of the two
years since we had most of them slashed almost completely away. The biggest
bounce back has to be the grape vines. I’ve never seen more than a few bunches
here before. It’s overloaded this year with scores of grape clusters.
The condo was open and ready for me to clean. Zia had given
it a once over, but It needed and still needs more. I washed the patio tiles,
opened up the climatizadore (air conditioner), put the paddles on the fan
outside. Swept inside and prepared my Brita filter for the summer. I managed a
walk to the beach today, and it was as beautiful as ever. One day this week, I
will head to Lido Ritz to make a reservation. I also managed to throw away
about 15 old pairs of shoes and flip flops that we’ve accumulated. Much like at
home, I have way too many shoes here as well. But I’m ready for any occasion.
After a day of grunt work, Zia and I headed out to
Ristorante Netti for dinner, settling on delicious pizza. After three hours, I’ve
had no ill effects. Today was also good for step counting, popping off 18,700
steps without trying.
