Man, what a day! I woke up in Civita-Castellana, and let me tell ya, it was a rollercoaster. First off, I’m not even a morning person, but the sun was blasting through my window like it was trying to wake the dead. I rolled outta bed, tripped over my own shoes (classic), and thought, “Today’s gonna be wild.”
So, I hit the streets, right? I’m walking down Via Roma, and it’s like the whole city’s alive. The smell of fresh bread from the bakery hits me. I mean, who can resist that? I grab a cornetto, and it’s like heaven in my mouth. But then, bam! I spill coffee all over my shirt. Great start, huh? I’m standing there, looking like a mess, and I’m like, “C’mon, universe, cut me some slack!”
I decide to stroll over to the ancient walls. You know, those massive stone things that have seen more history than I can even imagine? I’m standing there, feeling all philosophical, when I hear this loud commotion. Turns out, there’s a street performer doing some crazy juggling act. I’m talking knives, fire, the whole shebang. I’m clapping, laughing, and then—WHAM!—one of the knives goes flying. It barely misses this old lady. I swear, her face was priceless. I was half-laughing, half-worried. Like, “Lady, you just dodged a bullet!”
After that, I needed a breather. So, I head to Piazza San Francesco. It’s beautiful, man. The vibe is chill, and there’s this fountain that’s just calling my name. I sit down, take a deep breath, and think, “Life’s not so bad.” But then, my phone buzzes. It’s my buddy, Marco, asking if I wanna join him for lunch. I’m like, “Sure, why not?”
We meet at this little trattoria on Via della Repubblica. The food? Oh man, it’s to die for. I’m talking pasta that makes you wanna cry. But then, Marco starts telling me about his latest dating disaster. He’s all dramatic, waving his hands around, and I’m just trying not to choke on my gnocchi. I mean, dude, it’s not that serious! But I can’t help but laugh.
After lunch, we decide to check out the Etruscan ruins. I’m not even gonna lie, I was kinda excited. History, man! But when we get there, it’s closed. Like, seriously? I’m standing there, staring at the locked gate, and I’m fuming. “What’s the point of having cool stuff if we can’t see it?” I’m grumbling like an old man.
So, we wander around, and I spot this cute little shop on Via del Boccaccio. It’s filled with handmade stuff. I’m browsing, and I find this quirky ceramic cat. I’m like, “I need this in my life.” I buy it, and it’s the highlight of my day. Who knew a cat could bring so much joy?
As the sun starts to set, the city looks magical. The light hits the ancient buildings just right. I’m feeling all the feels. But then, outta nowhere, it starts to rain. Like, really? I’m sprinting down the streets, dodging puddles, and laughing at myself. I must’ve looked ridiculous.
Finally, I duck into a café on Via della Libertà. I’m soaked, but I grab a hot chocolate and just chill. I’m watching the rain, thinking about how crazy today was. From coffee spills to near-misses with knives, to finding a cat that makes me smile. Civita-Castellana, you’ve got my heart.
So, yeah, that was my day. Full of ups and downs, but that’s life, right? Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!