In our dotage, Anna and I have researched every activity there is to do between waking up and going to sleep (eventually, permanently). We have traveled, I have done a little bit of part-time work, Anna fills a lot of time on the phone with family and friends. I also read and she paints (and not badly, either). I’m on the computer a lot, but our health has restricted some of our options (such as walking, playing sports, etc.).
So reminiscent of my time in Italy! Taking a wrench to turn on the water (in our room bath) only to hear the inkeepers yelling (who knows what, don't speak Italian) and noisily climbing up the stairs to see what horrible person was circumventing their (no water except for 2 hours per day) pension! Who knew? I was stinky and sweaty, having come all the way in car from Germany and I got my shower, in between to water on and off and the inkeepers yelling and stair climbing. My husband chose to forgo the shower, so the wrench went back into the car.
No one made comments to us the next morning. We spent a glorious 3 days in Pisa and I made sure I took my showers according to Pension schedule.
Loved your story. Best to you and Anna! Lets have some lunch soon. Irma
Obviously, Italy will always be a special place for us. There are many stories, not only about our time there, but Anna's years before emigrating, her visits back, the families, etc. But your comment is so typical of the times we spent there. Yet, the people were fantastic, and giving to me, as a 'estraneo'. Lovely place.
PS Dad is 101 and still kicking, so don't give me any crap about being 87, my dear! He has been living with me during CoVd (2 years) Irma
So reminiscent of my time in Italy! Taking a wrench to turn on the water (in our room bath) only to hear the inkeepers yelling (who knows what, don't speak Italian) and noisily climbing up the stairs to see what horrible person was circumventing their (no water except for 2 hours per day) pension! Who knew? I was stinky and sweaty, having come all the way in car from Germany and I got my shower, in between to water on and off and the inkeepers yelling and stair climbing. My husband chose to forgo the shower, so the wrench went back into the car.
No one made comments to us the next morning. We spent a glorious 3 days in Pisa and I made sure I took my showers according to Pension schedule.
Loved your story. Best to you and Anna! Lets have some lunch soon. Irma
Obviously, Italy will always be a special place for us. There are many stories, not only about our time there, but Anna's years before emigrating, her visits back, the families, etc. But your comment is so typical of the times we spent there. Yet, the people were fantastic, and giving to me, as a 'estraneo'. Lovely place.
Lovely to hear about your Dad. See you soon.
Very cool uncle
Thanks, Ricky. As they say in the movies, "You ain't seen nothin' yet."
Ok you have peaked my interest. I need the next instalment!
Hope to publish at least once a week. Thanks my love. Looking forward to seeing you in Vegas.