Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a Watchman in Brindisi ain’t for the faint-hearted. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window on Via Roma. I’m like, “Great, another scorcher.” But hey, it’s Brindisi, so I roll with it.
First thing, I grab my coffee from that little bar on Corso Garibaldi. You know the one? The one with the best cornetti in town. I’m chattin’ with the barista, Marco. He’s always got some wild story. Today, he’s goin’ on about a cat that stole his sandwich. I’m like, “Dude, it’s a cat, not a mobster!”
Anyway, I head out to do my rounds. The streets are buzzin’. People everywhere, tourists takin’ selfies by the port. I mean, who wouldn’t? The view of the Adriatic is insane! But then, I see this guy on Via del Mare. He’s tryin’ to sell fake sunglasses. Like, c’mon man, it’s 2023! Who’s buyin’ that junk? I’m just shakin’ my head, ya know?
Then, outta nowhere, this kid runs past me, kickin’ a soccer ball. He nails a pigeon! I’m like, “Whoa, that’s some serious aim!” The pigeon just flaps off, probably cursing in bird language. I can’t help but laugh. Kids, man.
So, I’m walkin’ down to the old town, and I spot this couple fightin’ near the Basilica di San Giovanni. They’re yellin’ in Italian, and I’m tryin’ to catch the drama. Something about pasta? I dunno, but it’s intense! I’m thinkin’, “Dude, just order takeout!”
Then, I get a call on my radio. “We got a situation at the Castello Svevo!” I’m like, “Great, just what I need.” I sprint over there, dodgin’ tourists and gelato stands. I finally get there, and it’s just some kids climbin’ the walls. I’m like, “Seriously? You think this is a playground?”
But then, I see this old man sittin’ on a bench, lookin’ all sad. I go up to him, and he starts tellin’ me about the good ol’ days in Brindisi. He’s talkin’ ‘bout how the port used to be full of life, ships comin’ and goin’. I’m feelin’ all nostalgic, like, “Man, I wish I could’ve seen that.”
After that, I head to the waterfront. The sunset is killer. I mean, the colors are poppin’! I sit down for a sec, just takin’ it all in. But then, my phone buzzes. “Emergency at Piazza della Vittoria!” Ugh, can’t a guy catch a break?
I rush over, and it’s just a street performer. He’s playin’ the accordion, and people are lovin’ it. I’m like, “Okay, this is kinda cool.” I even toss him a couple of euros. Gotta support the arts, right?
Finally, I wrap up my shift. I’m exhausted but happy. Brindisi is wild, man. It’s got its quirks, its charm, and a whole lotta heart. I head back home, thinkin’ about all the craziness. Tomorrow’s another day, and I can’t wait to see what it brings.
So yeah, that was my day. Just another rollercoaster in Brindisi. Can’t wait for the next one!