For some time now I’ve been thinking about how to live more slowly. Three days ago we arrived in Cilento National Park, a few hours south of Naples, Italy, and we were eating dinner when Michael noticed how fast I was consuming my food. “Why are you eating so fast?” he asked. “We don’t have to be anywhere.” I realized he had a very good point. It wasn’t like I was on lunch break at school and had to rush off to class in a few minutes. So, I slowed down, deciding to savor the ability to eat slowly.
Now, however, a day later, I am going to learn the lesson of going slowly on a much deeper level as I have fractured my wrist while walking through a lengthy, dark tunnel in the Vallo di Diano. The tour advisor at the agritourismo where we stayed said there would be no water in the tunnel, and gave no indication that we would need a light. Our guide had one dim headlamp, and that made it difficult to see the holes. Though I was doing my best to be careful, my foot slipped on the narrow space between two larger holes filled with water. Down I went. Since I also got bronchitis upon my return from Ladakh and my arm is in a plaster cast, I am most definitely moving slowly.
Currently, we are in Matera, Italy. We did get out to walk around for an hour or so today, mostly, we are resting, though, and don’t have an agenda. I’m happy with that.
Some Examples of Slow Living:
Anna Citrino---Poetry, Place, Pilgrimage 
Eeeks! Sorry to hear you are injured. We, too, are on vacation in New Orleans and tyring out all of your tips. CB
So sorry about your wrist:-(…but the slow living sounds fabulous! The mindful eating in Italy sounds even better
Yes, I agree; that is the allure of being away from home and all he responsibilities and craziness; I enjoy cooking while we are traveling because I finally have the time to enjoy it!
Speaking of food, are you interested in meeting up for a lovely slow meal in Sienna sometime this week? We will be in San Gimignano with a car 23-30. Would love to see you!
Jen