Noemi, Un'altra Storia

Yesterday, I dropped by to talk with Noemi, an 87 year old woman living next door where I work. Right after she heard my “ciao” and realized that I was there to listen to her, she poured a barrage of her Italian stories like endless pasta spaghetti. Her stories were long but firm and seamless.

She told me about her young old days. She used to travel with her bike 20kilometers a day for 50 years.  She squeezed my hand like a wrestler does. She was a crusher! And then later, she lifted her skirt to show to me how impeccable her legs are. 

Her memory is superb too: she remembers all the phone numbers of her nieces and nephews. “Manual work and biking made me strong and beautiful,” she said. I agree with her.

After our short chat, I bade goodbye. With renewed enthusiasm, I went home… this time, riding Stefano’s bike :)