Anna

About two months ago, on April 4, 2026, I went on a short hike in the foothills of Romagna. The hike itself is easy and very enjoyable, but what made it special was the presence of two of our kids, Marco and Anna. We left the car in Fratta Terme, then crossed the one-and-a-half hills that lead to the beautiful village of Bertinoro, where we stopped on the famous piazza for a drink and to enjoy the renowned scenic view of the Pianura Padana and the Adriatic Sea. We got back to Fratta at sunset. ...

A few weeks ago, we accompanied Anna to Amsterdam, where she will study at the University. She is our youngest daughter. Marco left home years ago to study in France, where he graduated, and now lives in Brussels, and Giulia is in her third year of medical school, also living in another town. After twenty-plus years, the nest is empty. It’s a strange feeling wandering around the house knowing that none of the kids are around. Despite feeling nostalgic, Serena and I are doing well. We’re getting used to this new life as a seasoned couple. ...