Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Breakfast in Italy

There’s probably a campanile within sight. And at some point a bell will chime – bold timeless strokes which, like light after rain, will give to the moment an undertow. The play of shadows on a medieval wall will draw attention to the history of the stones, the struggles of blood and line they have witnessed. You’ll be sitting at a table with the sun warm on the back of your neck; scooters will fizz past; and then the waiter will arrive. “Cappuccino,” you say. Bliss.

8 comments:

  1. This makes me yearn for soft air on my skin and the smells of coffee and earth and growing things, and the noise and bustle of the outdoor culture of a warm place. There's a beauty in ice and snow and low, cool sun. But it would be nice to go outdoors without spending ten minutes putting on clothing first.

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  2. Felt the gentle air and smelt the coffee -- aaah yes

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  3. I remember the first time I had breakfast in Rome and realized as a young college student that cappucino at breakfast was a default.

    My mind were blown.

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  4. Hard to beat breakfast in Rome though sitting by the Grand Canal with a coffee and pastry is tops.

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  5. I enjoy this post very much!

    Rusty
    The Mental Pause

    http://rustybernard.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/hello-world/

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