Back in Genova ...

I'm back ... in Genova, slowly finding my feet after an epic couple of days.

Days that culminated in my discovering I hadn't packed the power cord for my laptop.  This was beyond terrible.  I could cope without it but preferred not to have to.

The big electronic shops were of no use.  I hadn't realised. And couriering mine over was going to be complicated by public holiday Monday and all kinds of other things too.

Then I remembered .  The phone guy had recommended a particular shop last time I needed something for my computer.  Tucked away in Vico Campetto, 3R, they're not easy to find unless someone tells you about them.

Once again their service was perfect and yes, it would be no problem, they could get me a Dell power cord.  The relief was intense.  All my notes are on my laptop, as is my music and, of course, it's my way of staying in touch with the world when I'm out and wandering.

I'm going to write more about Cosimini.  And maybe go back and get a photograph of the store.  They offer before-and-after assistance when you're purchasing that new electronic article, and all kinds of other technical services too.

As for now ... it's really good to be back in Genova. 

Really good.

Getting Ready To Return To Genova.

There is something truly delicious about lying in bed here in Genova, listening as the street comes alive, my windows open behind shutters closed for privacy  ...

I hear the first footsteps ... quiet voices followed by louder voices as people roll up the metal doors of their workplace.  The clank of the coffee cups hitting saucers begins soon after.

I doze a while longer then wake again, this time to the laughter of men at the cafe below.  I imagine them stopping for an espresso as they head off to work ... friends who meet everyday on their way ... and I envy them their routine for a moment.

There's music but I nap just a little longer ... until it becomes impossible to ignore my craving for one perfect crema brioche with an espresso.  I pull on my clothes and head out, almost into a neighbour.  She laughs and apologises in Italian.  I reply in French for some early-morning-not-quite-awake-reason.

I don't speak French.
The Bonjour feels strange in my mouth and I only recover when I find her holding the street door open for me.  And I say, Grazie, and smile, located in place and time.

I have some days without shape or form ahead of me.  Days where I can organise the creative chaos that is a part of my everyday life.  I have been waiting so long to reach this place of peace and isolation, located in the midst of the everyday noise of the beloved ancient city.

Here, back in Genova, I'm always a little off-balance and some days shyness will find me more easily.   But it is so very good to be back here again  ... good to be writing again.




A Taste of Photography Workshopping with Me ...

Discovering Antwerp through Photography and Video - www.CameraJourneys.net Video: Hanna Kuikka - www.HannaKuikka.com Photographer: Di Mackey - www.DiMackey.com Featuring: Farines Food - www.farinesfood.com noë by YOUR - www.your-antwerp.com 't Koetshuis - www.antiek-koetshuis.be Rewind kids - www.rewindkids.be Via Via Reiscafé - www.viavia-antwerpen.be Music: Hibai Deiedra - The Voyage of Ronnie Drew

Made 2 years ago, this short video gives you a sense of how it is on one of my photography workshops for women ... here in Antwerp, Belgium.

I am happy to try and fit in with your travel plans in both Belgium and Italy.

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