Until August...
Buongiorno, cari amici,
July is the month with the most predictable weather here in Tuscany. You can almost count on a steady 32–33°C during the day and a comfortable 20°C at night, beneath blue skies that seem endless.
This is the time of year when I retreat to my little beach hut in Castiglione della Pescaia. I love spending the early mornings and late afternoons by the sea. Most evenings I take my supper to the beach, where I linger until the sun slips below the horizon. The sea is calm, the water is warm, and life slows to a gentle rhythm.
I’ve brought along a small selection of books, I’ll be following the World Cup, and cheering on my favorite tennis player, Felix Auger-Aliassime. As for writing... I’ll be taking a little break. Well, sort of. Knowing me, a few stories will probably insist on being written.
I’ll be back in August with more intriguing and heartfelt stories from our beloved Italy, and I hope to find you here again on Substack.
Until then, enjoy the summer. Stay safe, stay well... and be good—most of the time.
A presto,
Tino
Enjoy your little slice of heaven every moment you're there, Tino... a perfect reward for a busy, productive year. We look forward to your return and to more stories. 🌅
Nothing like digging your feet into the sand on a pristine beach. Have fun.