Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a gardener in Cefalù is like a rollercoaster ride, but today? Today was somethin’ else.
So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window. I’m thinkin’, “Today’s the day! Gonna make those flowers pop!” I grab my tools, head out, and boom! I’m hit with that salty sea breeze. Cefalù, you beauty! The way the sun hits the Norman Cathedral? Pure magic, I swear.
I stroll down Via Roma, dodgin’ tourists like it’s a game. They’re all snap, snap, snappin’ pics of the Duomo. I mean, I get it, it’s stunning, but c’mon, people! I’m just tryin’ to get to my garden.
First stop, this little patch near the beach. I’m diggin’ in, plantin’ some geraniums. They’re my fave, bright red like the sunset. Suddenly, this seagull swoops down, right? I’m like, “Dude, back off!” But nah, he’s eyein’ my lunch. I had a panino with prosciutto and cheese. So good! But that bird? He’s relentless. I’m flappin’ my arms like a madman.
Then, outta nowhere, my buddy Marco shows up. He’s got that goofy grin, y’know? He’s like, “Hey, wanna hit the beach later?” I’m like, “Dude, I’m workin’!” But honestly, the thought of chillin’ by the water is temptin’. Cefalù’s beaches are unreal. The sand, the waves, the whole vibe.
Anyway, I finish up, and I’m feelin’ good. I head over to Piazza del Duomo. It’s packed! Street performers, gelato stands, and all these cute little shops. I grab a cone of pistachio gelato. Best decision ever! I’m sittin’ there, watchin’ the world go by, and I’m thinkin’, “Life’s not so bad.”
But then, BAM! My phone buzzes. It’s my boss. “We need to talk,” he says. My heart drops. What now? I’m thinkin’ I’m in trouble for somethin’. Turns out, he wants me to take care of a garden at this fancy villa up on Via delle Vigne. I’m like, “Sweet! I’m in!”
So, I hike up there, and let me tell ya, the view is insane! You can see the whole coast, the cliffs, the waves crashin’. I’m feelin’ like a king. But then, I get to the garden, and it’s a jungle! Weeds everywhere, like they’re throwin’ a party without me. I’m like, “Seriously? Who let this happen?”
I start pullin’ weeds, sweatin’ like crazy. And then, I hear this loud crash. I turn around, and this guy on a scooter just wiped out! He’s okay, but his scooter? Total wreck. I can’t help but laugh. I mean, come on! Cefalù’s streets are narrow, but dude, watch where you’re goin’!
Finally, I wrap up the garden. It’s lookin’ fresh! I’m proud, y’know? I head back down, and the sun’s settin’. The sky’s all orange and pink, and I’m just standin’ there, takin’ it in. Cefalù, you’ve done it again.
I grab a drink at this little bar on the beach. The bartender’s a legend, always crackin’ jokes. He pours me a spritz, and I’m like, “Cheers to a crazy day!” I sit there, watchin’ the waves, thinkin’ about how wild life is.
So yeah, Cefalù, you’ve got my heart. From the Duomo to the beach, the gardens to the crazy scooter guys. It’s a wild ride, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Here’s to more days like this!