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aline dobrzensky's avatar

Such a joy to read the marvellous description of a family summer holiday in Puglia

Great for the many cousins to spend time together too

Just loved the splendid photos too

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you so much for always reading me!

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Christina's avatar

I absolutely loved reading this, Sheila! Today was a stressful day making me feel all keyed up but now I’m actually relaxed. I didn’t think that possible after a day like this! Thank you!! Bravissima!!!!

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

I'm glad I could contribute to a relaxing moment for you at the end of a long day! Thank you for being my loyal reader!

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Marianne Delany Dayon's avatar

You took me on a journey ! For few minutes I was relaxed and felt the warmth of your vacations in Puglia. The family, the food, the sun, the sea, the traditions all filled with love and happiness. Thank you for writting!

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Many thanks, dear Marianne. Next time you're in Italy, you'll have to visit us in Rome or in the Salento region!

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Andréa Riecken's avatar

I will always read whatever you write, even if it is a thesis in "nuclear physics and women's mood variation."

Because you are gifted on the way you see and on the words you align to recreate what you saw.

Sheila, Thanks for sharing. I bet many readers will feel like I did "wish my kids were lucky as yours"... but few will realise that knowing how to appreciate is more important.

Favourite line:

"Where you arrive tense, and you leave relaxed. Where you miss those no longer with us but carry on the magical traditions of all this for them."

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you, dear Andrea. You make me laugh. Always. :) Thank you for being supportive of my always putting my most vulnerable self out there! Hope to see you soon in the 'hood, otherwise over a book soon! xx

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Lois Mander's avatar

Ooohhh Sheila,

Your Salento post is mouth wateringly marvelous. I am there. Or wish I had been but have the other baby Pierces asleep in my Schoolhouse right now. Loving your family.

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you, dear Lois. Your words always mean so much to me!

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Nassrin Flower's avatar

Love reading this beautiful piece. Thank you 🥰

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you, dearest Nas. Love and miss you!

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Candace Forest's avatar

Aren't you the lucky ones! So lovely! Look forward to the episode about Maine! Look forward to seeing you in Roma next May....hope we catch you before you leave for next summer's fun!

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Yippee, love thinking we might see you in Roma next May! Keep me posted!

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Stefano Antonucci's avatar

You made me remember my to months long hot summer days!

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Yes, indeed, the heat was unbearable but the Salentina water made it all worthwhile!

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Gabrielle Schuster's avatar

I so much enjoyed reading your story about summer in Puglia.You are such a talented writer!!! Reading your missive I almost felt like being there myself within this large Italian family in a lovely summer . Thanks for sharing this unique atmosphere in this unique spot in the world.😍

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you for writing me, and being my loyal reader!

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