I never could embrace this eternal city tight enough to say “it is mine! I learned it!”. But somehow I’m part of it so easily. From my landing to Fiumicino and so on. From passing via Condotti and being called by very familiar voice: Juuuuuliaaa!!! Just to see Anna Maria Coli and Lina Bartelli running to me with hearty hugs, and Silvia Baracchi leaving the car for one more hug… well, they are from Tuscany, just happened to be in Rome, but all roads end in Rome – are they not??? Mine for sure. Every time I come to this city, I’m in different city. Because Rome has so many layers, so many qualities, so many never ending amusements…and lessons… and wonders…And one more layer when you think you’ve got it, just to understand you knew nothing about this city. You just a very beginner to learn about its deepness.
My lust night before going home, I landed for dinner in one of random trattorias, all by myself. The couple next to me happened to be from Napoli, and as it happens in Italy, I was adopted for the evening – for lovely conversation, sharing food, lots of laughter, fun, and friendly hugs when we were parting. I keep thanking myself for taking effort to learn Italian… One of the most rewarding efforts in my life. Alla prossima, citta eterna!
