I’m carried away with you to Jordan! I remember the awe and wonder of Middle East life when I lived and traveled there with my engineer husband, our two young sons, and our dog Julie in the 70’s and 80’s. Oh the memories! Thank you for sharing so vividly.
Gorgeous, as always. The line about not bothering to learn a new language because nothing can express your grief was spectacular. And the Kingdom of Boredom makes me think about how Ottawa is described as "the City that fun forgot" - Ha!
First days in a new city have a very surreal quality: you take everything in, walking through streets feels like navigating a maze, and one feels uncertain as to what to think of the new place. Six months in, and those first memories feel like recollections from a hazy dream. Good read, Samantha!
Love your writing!
Your words are like a blanket
Good luck for your adventure in Jordan, and good luck with your garden! it's a gift to have the possibility to take care of a garden!
A garden!! What a gift. I am looking forward to your discoveries in your new home.
I am also surprised at how sleepy Venice can be. Almost everything is shuttered & silent at 11pm. It’s such a big change from always chaotic Rome.
I’m carried away with you to Jordan! I remember the awe and wonder of Middle East life when I lived and traveled there with my engineer husband, our two young sons, and our dog Julie in the 70’s and 80’s. Oh the memories! Thank you for sharing so vividly.
I love this garden for you and Boo. What a beautifully written depiction of discovery.
Gorgeous, as always. The line about not bothering to learn a new language because nothing can express your grief was spectacular. And the Kingdom of Boredom makes me think about how Ottawa is described as "the City that fun forgot" - Ha!
First days in a new city have a very surreal quality: you take everything in, walking through streets feels like navigating a maze, and one feels uncertain as to what to think of the new place. Six months in, and those first memories feel like recollections from a hazy dream. Good read, Samantha!