SO, I have time to kill today between trains and busses...in that LONG process of getting from Venezia Marco Polo Airport ( 7:30 AM landing) to Rovinj, Croatia ( 6:25 PM arrival tonight)..... LOTS of time to kill.
And, of course, I find a corner street cafe, order an aperol spritz ( which of course comes with a bowl of yummy salted potato chips- sustenance) - and I watch and listen and take it all in!
And remember what I remember :-)
~~cigarettes - EVERYWHERE! This culture still smokes like a chimney
~~Backpacks--wanderers traveling the continent with all they need on their backs- I, of course, relate completely :-)
~~gentlemen holding a loud and passionate conversation about some accident that happened a few days ago--arms flying, voices in a crescendo and a storyline that takes FAR longer than necessary to explain the situation ( to American ears) --- they, however, are enthralled with words :-)
~~tanned silver haired men - smiling at me as they walk by --a little touch of heaven!
~~ mopeds..buzzing, buzzing….
~~kebap eateries all around the train station area - quintessential Europe
~~Body odor
~~ honking auto horns
~~scarves draped around the necks of men of all ages-- in 85 degree heat - FASHION is king!
~~men with bare ankles - sockless in their loafers and dress slacks
~~E10 bill after 2 Aperol Spritz, 1 sandwich, 1 espresso and a never-ending bowl of chips ( LOVE this!)
Even in the exhaustion of 30 hours true travel hours, I am enthralled ...delighted, to be back!
No photos I am afraid-- had my camera packed away and in storage at the train station while I wandered -- you will have to use your imagination :-)
Love it! Following your every word and mental image you paint :)
ReplyDeleteHi! It was an incredible day of memories!! Now safe and sound in rovinj for the next few days-- 8 actually! SO more to come---with photos ;-) Hugs- hope all is well w you! xx K
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