12) Ferrari cars, not only for the car itself but because the Ferrari is absolutely adored by all Italians both young and old.
It seems to epitomize the passion and vigor for life of the Italian people. Italians don't follow a favorite driver in Formula 1, as the rest of the world does, they follow a car. One car only... the Ferrari!
13) Shuttered windows - I always dream of opening them and finding Italy lying beyond.
14) Shade dappled and often crumbling walls, the flower boxes filled with herbs and lavender. The photo of my son below should
give you an idea of what I mean.
15) The sound of church bells on a Sunday morning.
P.S.Is there anything you can add to the list? I'd love it if you'd share it with me! You can do that by adding a comment a little further down the page.
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