Was it love for a man or was there some other reason to move to Italy? In any case, it was love, love at first sight ... It is a question that I am often asked ... Why did you move to Le Marche? Male acquaintances in particular assume that it must have been the irresistible charm of the Italian Man. Romantic disposition, those Italians ...

But unfortunately I had to disappoint the gentlemen. Not a great love for an Italian man, but for the country, the language, the culture. But that was not a new love at all, that was a very old love that remained the same all these years. It was love at first sight when I first visited the Le Marche region. What a beautiful region! What a variety, what beautiful nature. A region that I am still discovering by the way. Was there no romance involved at all?

Yes, in the end there was also a new love. Or rather… multiple new loves. Because that Italian man in question immediately introduced me to a region that was still completely unknown to me: the Abruzzo. And that too was love at first sight. The view of the snowy peaks of the Gran Sasso takes my breath away every time. The crystal clear water of the Adriatic Sea invites you to swim long distances. The fish restaurants with fritto misto for an affordable amount. The wide beach of Roseto degli Abruzzi that is all ours, especially in the early and late season. Stroll along the boulevard on a warm summer evening. A love that has yet to be discovered very much because love is still early and because of the distance and my chaotic life it all goes at a tempo molto moderato.

There is still a lot on the wish list and for the time being we don't have much opportunity. No other choice but to enjoy these new loves and life offers to the fullest for the time being. I don't have to get bored for now ...