I have had a magic couple of days reunited with a dear friend of mine who visited my school to study three years ago. Giulia (mio gazelle) showed me around her beautiful city of Trento, taking me to a lookout from which I could see the entire town and surrounding mountains. everything about the city made me want to move here - the buildings, the landscape, the peaceful pace at which everything moved.
Giulia welcomed me into her home and I met her gorgeous family who treated me like a king. Tatiana, Paulo and Sarà were so kind to me, and I feel blessed to have found such authentic people on my travels. Tatiana made us incredible pizza and we chatted about Tasmania and Amelia, my best friend who had lived with them nearly four years ago.
Giulia and Sara showed me Verona, the ‘Italian city of love’ and setting of Romeo and Juliet. we walked around the beautiful town, visiting many old churches and castles and I was blown away by the history. we also visited Juliet’s balcony, through a tunnel in which thousands of messages and dedications of love had been plastered all over the wall. for decades visitors have recognised this place as a sanctuary in which they can immortalise their feelings in some way. I found it very beautiful. 
spending time with Giulia was a dream come true, and I adored meeting her beautiful family. she is one of the special people in my life and I will forever be grateful for her. grazie mille Giulia, I love you very much.
I arrived home in Rauscedo at eight in the evening, before watching The Emperor’s New Groove (a D’Andrea family favourite) with Giulia, Rachele and her boyfriend Michel. we played the movie in Italian because I had seen it so many times and knew it almost word for word.
I started missing people properly today. family and friends. I am lucky to still be in contact with many. I missed Finlay’s eighteenth birthday, which made me think about all the people I love at home.
I never stop thinking of or feeling grateful for you << x
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