Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a lumberjack ain’t just about swingin’ axes and choppin’ wood. Nah, today was a wild ride in Umbertide. Like, seriously, I thought I was just gonna grab some coffee and chill, but nope!
So, I wake up, right? Sun’s barely up, and I’m already feelin’ the weight of the world. I’m thinkin’ about all the trees I gotta fell. But first, I hit up this little café on Via Roma. Best cappuccino in town, no joke. I’m sippin’ my brew, and this old dude next to me starts ramblin’ about the weather. Like, bro, it’s Umbertide! It’s always a bit moody. One minute it’s sunny, the next it’s rainin’ cats and dogs.
Anyway, I finish my coffee and head out. I’m walkin’ down Via Garibaldi, and I see this street performer. He’s playin’ the accordion like he’s in some Italian movie. I’m like, “Dude, you’re killin’ it!” I toss him a couple of euros. He gives me a nod, and I feel like a hero for a sec.
But then, BAM! I step in a puddle. My boots are soaked. I’m fumin’. Like, c’mon, Umbertide! Can’t a lumberjack catch a break? I’m grumblin’ to myself, “This is why I stick to the woods.”
So, I finally make it to the job site. We’re up in the hills, near the old castle ruins. The view is sick, man. You can see the whole valley. But then, my buddy Marco shows up late. Typical Marco. He’s like, “Sorry, bro, traffic on Via della Repubblica.” I’m like, “Dude, it’s a two-lane road! How do you get stuck?”
We start workin’, and I’m feelin’ good. The sun’s out, birds are chirpin’, and I’m swingin’ my axe like a champ. But then, outta nowhere, this bee decides to make me its target. I’m flailin’ around, tryin’ to swat it away. I’m yellin’, “Get off me, you little demon!” Marco’s laughin’ his head off. I’m like, “Yeah, real funny, man. Just wait till I chop down your favorite tree!”
After a few hours, we take a break. I’m sittin’ on a log, chuggin’ water, and I look out at the hills. It’s peaceful, ya know? But then I remember I gotta head back to town. I’m thinkin’ about dinner. Gotta hit up that trattoria on Via dei Consoli. Best pasta ever!
So, we finish up, and I’m headin’ back. But guess what? I get lost! I’m wanderin’ around, tryin’ to find my way back to the main square. I’m like, “C’mon, Umbertide, don’t do me dirty!” Finally, I spot the church, San Francesco. Thank goodness!
I make it to the trattoria, and I’m starvin’. I order the pici cacio e pepe. Man, it’s like a hug in a bowl. I’m devourin’ it, and the owner, this sweet old lady, comes over. She’s like, “You eat like a lumberjack!” I’m like, “You have no idea, lady!”
After dinner, I’m walkin’ back, feelin’ all warm and fuzzy. But then, I see a group of kids playin’ soccer in the piazza. They’re kickin’ the ball around, laughin’, havin’ a blast. I can’t help but smile. It reminds me of when I was a kid, runnin’ wild, no worries.
But then, outta nowhere, one of the kids kicks the ball right at me! I’m like, “Whoa, watch it!” I kick it back, and they cheer. I’m feelin’ like a rockstar for a sec.
Finally, I head home, and I’m thinkin’ about the day. It was a rollercoaster, man. From coffee spills to bee attacks, to soccer games. Umbertide, you crazy little town, you got my heart. I’m just a lumberjack, but today, I felt alive.
And that’s a wrap! What a day, huh? Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!