My dear friend VIA DEI LUPI, here we are!
They are coming back.
I am the spokesperson for the paths. But I am, I believe, the smallest of them all.
I am the NATURAL PATH OF THE PARKS, and my friend Via dei Lupi and I have experienced a unique emotion. We were born with the hope that these human brothers would finally retrace their steps and understand the importance of time and place. They are always rushing between these tall buildings and have not noticed that we, little tufts of grass and small trees, are there watching them, hoping to be recognized.
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Finally, someone began to understand that the tuft of grass under their house was a sign! Step by step, they noticed that the trees were getting denser and denser and that flowers were all around their feet. And they were happy. The last group that followed us wanted to immerse themselves all the way to Pescasseroli. It was exciting to feel so much happiness and so many footsteps. My friend Via dei Lupi and I walked with them, trying to bring back old memories and make them feel our friendly presence.
The birds, the flowing water, the sun on our faces, the wind in the leaves, and the people of the villages who have never left us, those who have remained with Nature and the Park. Their traditions and their love for us have given us the impetus to continue on our journey as curious explorers of the city.
It’s true, in some places we put in a few challenging climbs! But only <strong>to see how strong and genuine their curiosity was</strong>, and if they understood our message. On August 13, we let go of their hands at their destination, but we know that this is actually their departure point.
<strong>They will return with different hearts and minds to those city buildings</strong>, and they will tell everyone what they have seen, heard, touched, and tasted. We are ready to welcome other friends who will eventually discover that we are brothers and sisters: it will be the beginning of a journey that seemed like the end when it started. It is there, right there, that they will realize they have come home!
Have a good trip, <strong>Claudia and Sara</strong>! <strong>We will miss you</strong>, come back soon!
We are waiting for you all! We can’t wait!
<strong><em>Martina Ciocci</em></strong>
