Sometimes the most relaxing vacations are the ones where you sleep in, don’t have an agenda, let time organize itself and be spontaneous. This is the second trip of this kind I have created and it suits me. These are scenes from my daily surroundings.
Gino the donkey
Persimmons nearly ready to eat.
I picked this deep orange one that practically melted in my hands as I ate its sugary, soft fruit.
Remnants of early October’s harvest.
The ever- present view of the convent in the hills. The colors change daily.
Olives waiting their turn to be transformed into silky olive oil.
Vacations like these teach us to slow down, take time for ourselves, listen to our hearts and be in the moment. I am grateful for this gift of time.
Ciao for now!
Maria
Maria,
Thank you for sharing this precious message. What an extraordinary place in which to savor the gift of time!
Thinking of you.
Ah…..sounds like my kind of vacation! Beautiful surroundings, slow cooked food and savoring the moment!
Your posts from Italy have been just amazing!! I feel like you are giving me a sneak peek into a side of this beautiful country that I have never experienced before. The clarity of your photos, along with your brief and lovely descriptions, make me feel connected to the entire experience ~ and also makes me want to visit. Thank you, thank you!