Haha. I would have posted it tomorrow, but my schedule for posts is every Tuesday. But maybe that makes it just a little more of a wink, wink kind of thing, no?
There’s a happy medium. I live in Palermo half the year and in NYC the other half of the year. And I do “live like a local” in both (errands and all) but still get in all of the new art exhibits, theater, operas, etc.
I’m with you, Francine — I’m fully based in Italy, and I do live like a local. But I still manage to discover Italy a bit at a time. If you are trying to convince me, you’re preaching to the choir!
Indeed, Italy is something like those miltilayer cakes (the "Bruce" cake with 24 layers and even more). You want to eat that cake but in fact you can't even manage a slice because it is so rich and big. So you dig your way down and there is always yet another layer.
The richness of Italy justifies the rule to stick to the main attractions. Yet the temptation to get lost is always there. Finding one's "secret corner of Italy" makes the trip even more memorable, right? It's the emotion that outlasts the facts.
Cruel to post this on March 31st.
Haha. I would have posted it tomorrow, but my schedule for posts is every Tuesday. But maybe that makes it just a little more of a wink, wink kind of thing, no?
Esatto!
ahahahahahahaa!!! It took me a few paragraphs ... but what a laugh. Well done, Mr. Eric
Perfetto! That’s what I was hoping for!
OMG! I was thinking, does Eric really believe this??? I thought I knew what to expect. Heehee. I should have guessed only from the photo!
Hilarious. Very clever! You made me laugh out loud!
Truly brilliant 😂
I’m glad it worked, Courtney!
There’s a happy medium. I live in Palermo half the year and in NYC the other half of the year. And I do “live like a local” in both (errands and all) but still get in all of the new art exhibits, theater, operas, etc.
I’m with you, Francine — I’m fully based in Italy, and I do live like a local. But I still manage to discover Italy a bit at a time. If you are trying to convince me, you’re preaching to the choir!
(The essay is mean to be tongue-in-cheek)
Oh yes I got that!
I’m always amazed however, even here in New York, how many people never take advantage of everything the city has to offer.
DIVERTENTISSIMO!!!
So well explained Eric!
Indeed, Italy is something like those miltilayer cakes (the "Bruce" cake with 24 layers and even more). You want to eat that cake but in fact you can't even manage a slice because it is so rich and big. So you dig your way down and there is always yet another layer.
The richness of Italy justifies the rule to stick to the main attractions. Yet the temptation to get lost is always there. Finding one's "secret corner of Italy" makes the trip even more memorable, right? It's the emotion that outlasts the facts.
Buon pesce d'aprile