For LL
Time for another update. I've been neglecting you...and I'm not the only one, if the real truth be known!
Skyros seems a while ago now, but the island is beautiful, the sea azure blue and also turquoise in the shallower reaches. We have a place there, as I am sure I have told you. Some 5 or 6 years ago we sold up, but we are now back.
In all these travels of ours, I collect recipes from the locals and put my own twist on them as I feel. A bit 'a la Rick Stein'. He's a friend/associate, these days. I'm published in the States under culinary, but not in my own name. I also do TV slots in Miami, when asked. There are a number of reasons I don't use my real name, but I won't bore you with those here.
In Skyros there are many white houses and lots, traditionally, with blue woodwork. the overall effect is stunning. See below...
As you know, from there we moved on to Italy. We have a villa now, on Lago di Maggiore, where we recently spent some time and caught up with some old Italian friends...thank goodness I took time out ten years ago to learn Italian. I say villa, but it is much larger than your idea of a villa LL.
In these travels I also collect notes, ideas and thoughts to use in my novels. Number 17 is in the pipeline. I love writing, and I love travelling. Surprisingly, I also love cooking! Never thought I would, but to me it's another art form. I also paint in watercolor and oil. It's very relaxing and occasionally frustrating!
Now, here we are in Marbella. Last night we had a gorgeous meal in one of our favorite restaurants. I'm not going to use the adjectives that you use...where everything is 'amazing' and 'thoroughly recommended'. For one thing, everywhere you eat can't be that good and, secondly, you know I check your social media from time to time, and I think you are trying to impress me with where you are and what you are doing. Rather pathetically, in my opinion.
It doesn't work. Firstly, we enjoy a life that is outside anything you will ever experience, so you will always fail to impress. Secondly, you know me, or thought you did...you didn't. Do you think I would be swayed/impressed/jealous by what you post. No way. and I have never been jealous of anything or anybody.You know, and I do too, that you are doing it out of insecurity and trying to bolster your self esteem/ego. That is, you are trying to justify to me that the life you chose is so much better than the one you gave up with me. Of course, in your heart, you know that isn't true, and you know that you made one hell of a mistake. You have made a lot of mistakes, but this one probably ranks as your worst.
Incidentally, his home cooking, from what I have seen, is pretty mundane and not all that healthy. what happened to the woman who 'counted calories' and went to the gym? I know, she let herself go...
Back to Marbella - we have our boat here. We had it brought over from Campania, Italy earlier this summer, so we will be out at sea a fair bit for a spot of tranquility - R & R, if you like. Never happier than out on the sea, gulf or ocean...it's in the blood, both mine and my father's before me.
Spent yesterday morning out on the boat then back by the pool and in the pool, with a little writing on the side.
Not a bad place is it. It's high up above Marbella with views of the sea. I don't think your man could afford it! Rather like the ring he bought you. Not in the same class. You really should have waited, behaved, and committed. However, you haven't even done the latter with him. There's no hope....😎
Sit back, close your eyes and think where you could have been LL here or anywhere, physically, emotionally and financially. He was never going anywhere, that guy. He told you that, but you let him down. That was your mistake.
Adiós por ahora
