Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a gardener in Ginosa is like a rollercoaster ride. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window, and I’m like, “Great, another day of dirt and plants.” But little did I know, today was gonna be a wild one.
First off, I grab my tools and head out. I’m walkin’ down Via Roma, and it’s already packed with folks. I mean, c’mon, it’s like everyone decided to take a stroll today. I’m dodgin’ old ladies with their shopping carts and kids on bikes. Like, chill, people! I got plants to tend to!
So, I finally make it to this garden I’m workin’ on near the Castello Normanno. Beautiful spot, right? But guess what? The client wants a whole new flower bed. I’m like, “Dude, you just had me plant those roses last week!” But whatever, I roll with it. I start diggin’ and, bam! I hit a rock. Not just any rock, a massive one. I’m talkin’ boulder-sized. I’m sweatin’ like a pig, cursing under my breath. “Why, Ginosa, why?”
Then, outta nowhere, this kid runs up to me. He’s like, “Mister, can I help?” I’m thinkin’, “Sure, kid, but you better not break my tools!” He starts shovelin’ dirt like a pro. I’m impressed. I mean, who knew kids could actually be useful?
After a while, we finally get that rock out. I’m feelin’ like a champ. But then, I look up, and it’s like the sky just decided to throw a tantrum. Dark clouds roll in, and I’m like, “Oh great, just what I need.” Rain starts pourin’ down, and I’m soaked. I’m tryin’ to cover my tools, but it’s a lost cause. I’m laughin’ at the absurdity of it all. “Only in Ginosa, right?”
So, I take a break under this old olive tree. I’m munchin’ on a panino I grabbed from the bar down the street. Best panino ever, by the way. I’m sittin’ there, watchin’ the rain, and I see this couple runnin’ by, tryin’ to find shelter. They slip on the wet cobblestones, and I can’t help but laugh. I mean, c’mon, it’s like a scene from a movie!
Once the rain chills out, I get back to work. I’m plantin’ these flowers, and I swear, they’re lookin’ at me like, “Help us, we’re stuck in this dirt!” I’m talkin’ to them, like, “Don’t worry, lil’ buddies, you’ll be beautiful soon.” I know, I’m a weirdo, but hey, it’s part of the job.
Then, I hear this loud noise. I look up, and there’s a parade goin’ down Via Garibaldi. Seriously, a parade! I’m thinkin’, “What the heck? I’m missin’ all the fun!” So, I take a break again. I’m watchin’ the floats go by, people dancin’, music blarin’. It’s like the whole town came alive. I’m clappin’ and cheerin’ like I’m at a concert.
But then, I spot my boss in the crowd. Oh man, I’m in trouble. He sees me slacking off and gives me that look. You know the one. I’m like, “C’mon, man, it’s a parade!” But he just shakes his head and walks away. Ugh, the life of a gardener, right?
Finally, the day winds down. I’m exhausted but happy. I head back home, takin’ the long way through the old town. The streets are all lit up, and it’s beautiful. I pass by the Chiesa Madre, and I can’t help but smile. Ginosa, you crazy little town, you’ve got my heart.
So, yeah, that was my day. Full of ups and downs, laughter and rain. Just another day in Ginosa, where every corner has a story, and every street is an adventure. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!