Wanderlust

Happy Monday . . . lunedi, as it is called in Italia . . . it is another new week, and just five more weeks 'til my return to the land I love. Yes, my "wanderlust" is at an all time high, the sheer excitement for the trip is mounting. Mostly, I am happy to be returning to the place I also call home. I love the people, I have many friends and acquaintances there . . . I enjoy the beauty of summertime in Italy . . . ripe with sunshine, warmth, and explorations expanding over long, easy-going days . . I am filled with the sense of awakening, all the riches waiting to be found.
Perhaps I am like a modern-day explorer, only wishing to expand my own horizons, find my own cities of gold, and detail my own daily journal of adventures. Italia, the grand jewel of the Mediterranean . . . Puglia, the bluest topaz of Italy . . . Ruvo di Puglia, my own personal place of utmost serenity and peace, the "Emerald City". Just like in "The Wizard of Oz", it is where I find my heart, my answers, my inner calm, my reward.

What can you find waiting for you in Italia? Much the same, I suspect. Whether you have been fortunate enough to have visited some of these places or not, I am sure you can find your heartbeat, your center, and your magical oasis of contentment just by sharing in this journey with me. Let Chemarci take you to the fabulous land of enchantment, not to take too much away from New Mexico's title . . . but Italy has it's very own wonders which truly are nothing less than enchanting. Italy . . . the region of Puglia in the south, and all the minute but most meaningful towns dotting this area, are jewels filling a wonderful treasure chest completely full. Come with me, as I follow the map which leads me to one treasure after another. With each "jewel" we find, we'll just open the lid and take hold of the gems; old and new, ornate and simple, precious and semi-precious . . . feel the riches as they pour out of your imagination, igniting your senses; let them fall all around you in a kaleidoscope of color, texture and value. Explore with me, set your soul free . . .wanderlust!

Best wishes for a bright, new day! Buona giornata! Cheryl