When you have a lover, every sense is heightened, every sight, sound, and scent floods your heart with joy.
I have two such paramours. They exist on opposite sides of the world. Bali was my first. We met in 2010. I was besotted. We’ve been together for eight enchanting years and my passion is stronger today than ever. But another has haunted me. I’ve wondered, imagined, desired, refrained…
until now.
When we were introduced I wasn’t free. I hid my heart and left. But I couldn’t forget the force of that energy, the longing to explore, to learn, to cast caution to the wind.
At seventy I’ve returned. It’s like yesterday, but the intensity of feeling is ten-thousand times stronger. Perhaps because now I know what I want and I don’t compromise. Perhaps because Bali has been a kind and gentle companion and is there to go home to. Perhaps because I know time is short and life is a gift that mustn’t be squandered.
I’m inviting you along to share this adventure. Meet my Italian lover. Like Bali, this one is also a place…
Praiano, on the Amalfi Coast of Italy.
“Please wait,” she said and ran out the door. In a moment she returned with 3 eggs. She’s delightful! I’ve found a new friend.
So what do you think? Is this one a keeper? It’s going to be an amazing month! Best of all, with lovers like this, no one gets jealous!
writing for self-discovery 
Feb 04, 2020 @ 18:33:14
Looks lovely. What prompted you to go for a month at this time?
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Feb 04, 2020 @ 18:58:41
I have wanted to return to Praiano and the Amalfi Coast since I first visited about 11 years ago. What better 70th birthday gift to give myself – a wish fulfilled!
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Feb 04, 2020 @ 18:45:40
Love the story and the photos. The photo of you with the glass of wine looks like Jessa. Keep having a great time. Wonderful to reconnect with an ageless lover, you ageless beauty.
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Feb 04, 2020 @ 19:05:36
I look like Jessa! What a lovely compliment. We are related.
I’m thrilled to be back here. This villa is absolutely perfect. It’s high on the mountainside but I can still hear the waves – and the view – OMG!.
Yesterday was 19 Celcius, a simply spectacular day. Today is a bit cooler – perfect for writing and recovering from jetlag. In fact, I feel a nap coming on!
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Feb 04, 2020 @ 23:04:58
So beautiful! I have spent a lot of time in Italy – and have never been South of Rome. Lately every article and conversation that comes to me – is about the South. The universe is telling me something…….and I’m listening! How did you choose this little town?
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Feb 05, 2020 @ 01:44:29
Be sure to listen when the Universe speaks! I stayed in Praiano with friends for a week about 11 years ago. I’d probably never have seen the Amalfi Coast if we hadn’t taken the train from Sicily which put us in southern Italy. I love Florence and Venice, and Rome is amazing. But the Amalfi Coast is a world apart. We did a trip across the south. The landscape is magnificent. When you go, be sure to see the ancient city of Matera. Also the trulli (dome houses) in Alberobello have an amazing story!
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Feb 05, 2020 @ 00:10:31
So happy for you and what a wonderful gift to yourself. I absolutely love Italy but have only been to northern Italy. Hopefully a return trip to see southern Italy is in my future. I know you will enjoy every moment.
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Feb 05, 2020 @ 01:51:29
I had only in the north until I went with friends to Sicily. When we took the train into Italy we landed in a villa in Praiano and that was all it took. I’m forever indebted to those friends to have found this remarkable slice of heaven on earth. And I’m deeply grateful to be in a position to return on my own to enjoy it at my own pace, absorb the culture, the landscape, the food, and not have to compromise or negotiate anything with another human being!
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Feb 05, 2020 @ 01:28:33
Fabulous!!!! You’re going to have many adventures. I think I have as many steps but they are spread out😀. Will be eager to follow….. (S)
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Feb 05, 2020 @ 02:00:29
Steps don’t frighten me as long as I can stop and breathe every 30 or so!!! I have no doubt there will be adventures! That’s what life is all about – well – that’s what keeps it interesting anyway!
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