(continued from: “The Bishop – part one“) We left the “Pensione Mirafiori” immediately after breakfast and got on a bus to Livorno’s Central Station. We figured out the best connection to Lauredana Colonna’s convent and then we were on our way. On the train we sat next to a Calabrese family that was surrounded by [...]
(continued from: “The Corsicans“) As the door of the restaurant closed behind us, Catharina slipped her arm under my elbow and sisterly we walked towards The “Pensione Mirafiori” (bed & breakfast) that was recommended by the chef, and supposed to be just a few blocks away. The intimacy of the moment was felt by the [...]
It was almost eight o’clock in the evening when we arrived at the restaurant of which Catharina had spoken of. We were ushered to a private corner and the waiter brought us “bruschette” with fresh tomato paste and garlic. Apparently the restaurant decided what their clients were going to eat, as nobody seemed to be [...]
The next morning at the coffee table, Ronald said he wanted to know if I intended to stay at Catherina’s for much longer. And did I want to continue my vacation with him? I told him that of course I did, but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to leave already. We agreed we would [...]
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