Ode to Chichiolina....

You carried the weight of summer

And stood readied by sorrow's heavy door



With happiness light as air



You contributed to my demise



And helped me rebuild my soul

You fed me when I was hungry

And provided refreshment when I was thirsty



We shed tears for Mom

And laughed our asses off



From dusty mountain peak

Dirty with sweet sweat and trail



To warm sunny seasides



Coast to coast



From rolling Tuscan green



To lakeside repose





From swiftly curving farm roads



To secret bubbling swimming holes

You showed me your Italy



With an eye for the sacred





And the profane



Twas you who shaped my summer

And etched a place in my heart's history.

Thanks Chichi!
See you next spring

S.

total recorded distance - 2627.2 KM (1642.36 Mi)