Earlier this month, I was on my way to Florence once again. As soon as I got in town, I could breathe the lively energy that always sparks during Pitti...
It was just another weekend for them, but as laughter rippled down the tables, a lump swelled in my throat. I forced a smile and circled my coffee cup with a finger, lost in thoughts of when I had last shared such a moment with friends. I thought back to the Saturday night pre-drinks. The summer BBQs that burnt holes in the night sky. The long walks home to the ferocious tune of Jeff Beck. All then as vivid as the haze of smoke above me.
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In those short three days I ate well, drank well and discovered a corner of Italy I still wasn’t familiar with; and most importantly, I relaxed and recharged my batteries, ready to head back to Milano. I don’t know how long it will take for me, Luke, and hopefully even more friends to gather again for a slow paced leisurely weekend together; what I can say is that while I cherish these fresh memories, I’m already looking forward to it.