Man, what a day! I swear, Terracina is wild. I mean, I’ve seen some crazy stuff, but today? Pffft, it was on another level. So, I’m out here, just doing my thing, right? Security detail, keeping the peace. But peace? Nah, not today.
First off, I’m cruising down Via Roma, and it’s packed. Like, seriously, who knew a Tuesday could be this busy? Tourists everywhere, snapping pics of the old stuff. The Temple of Jupiter? Yeah, it’s cool and all, but c’mon, people! You’re blocking the whole street! I’m trying to get to my post, and I’m dodging selfie sticks like they’re ninja stars.
Then, outta nowhere, I hear this loud crash. I whip around, and some dude on a scooter just wiped out. I mean, he went down hard. His gelato? All over the pavement. I felt bad, but also kinda laughed. Like, bro, you gotta watch where you’re going! But hey, at least he wasn’t hurt. Just his pride and a whole lotta gelato.
So, I finally get to the beach area, right? The sun’s shining, waves crashing, and I’m thinking, “Okay, maybe today won’t be so bad.” But nope! I spot this group of rowdy kids near the Lido di Terracina. They’re throwing a football around, and I’m like, “Dude, not here!” But they just keep going. I’m about to step in when one of ‘em nails a poor old lady right in the back. She turns around, and I swear, her face was priceless. Like, “What the heck, kids?”
I’m trying to keep my cool, but inside, I’m fuming. I mean, c’mon! Respect your elders, right? So, I march over, ready to give ‘em a piece of my mind. But then, one of the kids looks up at me with these big puppy eyes. Ugh, I can’t stay mad! I just tell ‘em to chill and play somewhere else. They scatter like roaches when the lights come on.
After that, I decide to grab a quick bite. I hit up this little spot on Via Badino. Best pizza in town, no cap. I order a margherita, and while I’m waiting, I chat with the owner, Marco. He’s a character, always cracking jokes. “You want extra cheese? Or just a little slice of heaven?” I laugh, but I’m serious about that cheese.
While I’m munching, I see this couple arguing outside. Like, full-on shouting. I’m thinking, “Man, not in my city!” But then, they start laughing. Turns out, it was just a silly spat about who gets the last slice of pizza. I mean, really? You’re fighting over pizza? I can’t help but chuckle. Love is weird, man.
Then, the day takes a turn. I get a call on the radio. There’s been a disturbance near the harbor. My heart drops. I rush over, and it’s chaos. A bunch of guys are yelling, pushing each other. I step in, trying to calm things down. “Hey, hey! What’s going on?” But they’re too hyped up.
Suddenly, one of ‘em shoves me. Big mistake, buddy. I’m not just some random dude. I’m security! I push back, and it’s like a scene from a movie. People are watching, and I’m thinking, “This is not how I wanted my day to go.”
But then, just as I’m about to lose it, a local comes in. It’s Giovanni, the fisherman. He’s got this way of diffusing tension. He starts cracking jokes, and slowly, the guys chill out. I’m standing there, amazed. Like, how does he do that?
After everything calms down, I’m just standing there, catching my breath. I look out at the sea, and it hits me. Terracina is beautiful, even with all the craziness. The sun setting over the water? Man, it’s like a painting.
I head back to my post, exhausted but kinda happy. Sure, it was a wild ride, but that’s life, right? You never know what’s gonna happen next. And honestly? I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Terracina, you crazy, but I love ya!