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This may, or may not have been our golden lit and redemptive albergo…<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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When traveling in foreign places and walking among solemn strangers and around old gray buildings on darkly overcast days, a traveler’s great treasure is to chance upon\u00a0a beckoning ray of golden & hospitable light that spills into the gray and gloom\u00a0offering the weary a respite from the aching cold and flat callousness of asphalt. Once, in Italy, after driving many difficult hours and struggling to stay on pavement as we climbed mountainous roads in thick, blinding fog and holding our breath each of the several times we were passed by speeding cars who were somehow magically impervious to the near zero visibility, we finally came upon a town and were dog-tiredly determined to stay the night. The first albergo we tried had a dark and unwelcoming entry with a\u00a0television blaring over the unlit\u00a0reception area and though we could see people in the back, they made a point of ignoring our presence.\u00a0 We retreated, somewhat disheartened. Outside, the fog was now beginning to break and a half a block further up the road was another albergo. As we approached the door opened and a couple emerged, backlit by golden light that issued warm\u00a0invitation within. When we got to the door and\u00a0opened it\u00a0we were greeted not only with smiles, warmth and light but a room full of happy people at dinner, the gentle buzzing of conversations in full flow, incredible aromas emanating from the kitchen and a\u00a0roaring fireplace. We were home. A room was tendered on the second floor and after we settled and came back down for dinner, small smiles were shared among those of us fortunate enough to know we had stumbled upon this rare little gem. It was owned by an Italian\u00a0couple, the husband\u00a0was the chef and the wife ran the restaurant and inn. An enormous spirit of gracious hospitality was in the air\u00a0making for\u00a0a lovely evening that dispelled the treacherous travels and fog fatigue from earlier in the day. Pavarotti likewise must have made the perilous trek to partake of the divine offerings as\u00a0several personal pictures of him were hung about the restaurant.<\/p>\n

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Allllbergo Mio, I’d drive through foggggg…<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

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The next morning we pulled back the curtains\u00a0in order to venture out\u00a0onto our tiny balcony and were astounded to now see what arriving in the near blindness of fog and darkness the night before had concealed; our view looked out from high up the mountainside and\u00a0down and\u00a0all across the valley below the trees were filled with vibrant autumnal colors, the air deliciously crisp with brilliant blue sky and beautifully puffed clouds. Bellissima!<\/p>\n

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The view went a little something like this…<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

Overly researched and\u00a0chronologically rigid\u00a0itineraries be damned. Unplanned travel can offer the richest\u00a0and most unexpected rewards. You may not find a bathroom shower like what you have\u00a0at home. It’s entirely possible (and usually much more fun!) to find no one that speaks your language at your restaurant\/inn\/small town. Smile. Hope. Seek out the golden welcoming light. Keep your eyes and mind wide open for the right reception. The language of\u00a0kindness & hospitality speaks to the heart without need of translation.<\/p>\n

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