Sunday

Giulia and I rose early this morning, with Rebecca picking us up to take us climbing with some of their friends. we drove to Gemona, a Friulian village sitting right at the edge of dolomites. I’d never climbed a real cliff before, and though the idea scared me no end, with Giulia’s help I managed and had a great time. I’ve never done anything like it before, and it felt nice to overcome a fear - I don’t think I’ve done this in a while.

we made carbonara when we returned home. Max bought us gelato, before I decided to ride the bike before we lost the sun. the village is as I remember it, villas and vineyards and very blue skies. I rode down a street sharing the surname of my grandparents. it’s surreal to think that they too once rode their bikes down the same lanes as I do here now.

pizza for dinner - something with mushrooms and sausages. full and tired and grateful to be here. missing people and trying to find peace here. <<