La Dolce Vita…
Where can we find “la dolce vita” in a real sense? Does it actually exist? Can I see it, touch it, and really experience it? It does exist and you can experience it for yourself!
Living “la dolce vita” is almost a state of mind. It means leaving behind, at least for a while, your troubles and focusing on the here and now. I have often done this in many settings but a few of my favorites Italian locations include:
* The Amalfi Coast – I can bask in the sunlight glittering along the Mediterranean shores finding peace…
* Assisi – Peace and Tranquility are found in St. Francis’ home town very easily. I like to go to the very top of the town, to the fortress overlooking everything including the valley below and ponder life. While I usually do this with a bottle of wine, I imagine that St. Francis himself often meditated up here.
* Matera – Little visited and rarely heard of outside of Italy, this jewel in the southern Basilicata region is a personal favorite. Much of the old town exists of caves with fancy “doors,” where people until recent actually lived. There is a feeling of delicious isolation and a feeling of great discovery. After this feeling, I like to grab a bit to eat and walk and meet the locals who always have some great stories to tell. Did you know that much of Mel Gibson’s “Passion” was filmed here??
* Cremona – I like to sit next to the impressive Cathedral and watch the world go by….This Northern Italian City is replete with art and great architecture. While it is so close to Milan, it is rarely visited by non-locals giving me a sense of being off the beaten path…
Visit Italy when you get a chance and discover your favorite places. I believe that you will see how easy it is to live in the here and now even if it is only for a few days…and that is “la dolce vita. “
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