Reflection
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Old Man Thinking
Looking at his gaze … who knows what this old man was thinking. Maybe to his life spent transporting wealthy tourists on a cart pulled by a cow. Although thoughtful, maybe he was happy because he was earning something and there were people poorer than him. Who knows.
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A Small Cottage in the Woods
Many old cottages lie in the woods. They are the testimonies of ancient agricultural activities and ways of life.
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An Ancient Hydroelectric Power Plant
This is a power plant that has not been in operation for several years (I think for 40 years). A typical example of Italian industrial archaeology.
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A Dark Place
Walking in the woods I discovered a dark, frightening, gloomy place. Darkness enveloped the surrounding environment. The silence dominated the woods. I’m kidding ! The truth is that I found that desolate place on a cloudy day and it somehow impressed me. It impressed me because I don’t know what it was destined for and what history it had, not so much because it is a dark place. It is a small abandoned house, perhaps once inhabited by peasants. I’m still investigating. Just for fun i created this video; I love the ‘dark mode’.
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Hiking on Monte Vettore – Mental and Physical Health
A few years ago I had some health problems that limited my walking; I solved it after surgery and as a rehabilitation I started walking by taking small walks. I had never done that kind of training, but thanks to the company of my dog Max and together with a good friend, and thanks to the place where I live …walking, walking, walking, walking, walking, for more time, more distance … I became a real walker, quite trained. Walking has not only been good for my physical health but also for my mental health: this topic deserves a dedicated post. In 2020 I walked more than 1300 km: I never…
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Freedom
In this pandemic period the Freedom comes in my thoughts.Right now (in the past months also), we are are not free to meet friends, boy-girlfriends, relatives, …We are not free to take a walk far from home, to travel, to … And we complain to those who ask us for these safety rules.I believe this is a minimal effort the we can do. I am aware of how difficult this situation is for young people; I’ve three children. I can’t imagine how I would have felt if it had happened to me many years ago But there is a positive side: maybe somebody will realize how lucky we are to…