Why go back?

Last night was a dinner in a restaurant where we were the only customers.
This is perfect because service is fast and the place is quiet.
It feels like eating in a huge private dining room.
This privilege was justified because dinner was with a lady who is one of the most admired persons among the many friends.
Therefore she was asked what the subject should be of the next morning’s posting.
And she said:
“Explain why you always return to Cadaques”.

What else to do today but to explain why Cadaques is always visited?

Easy, because it is absolutely clear.
It is for the friends from Cadaques.
Like she is.

Of course the village of Cadaques is picturesque.
It is surrounded by mountains on one side and the Mediterranean on the other.
Many of the houses are of old architecture and painted white.
Grouped close together around the baroque church.
Around the village is a natural park: a vast protected area where one can make walks for hours and hours while in pure nature.



But let’s be honest: Cadaques is not the only picturesque village around the Mediterranean Sea.
When we include Greece, Italy, Tunisia, Croatia and Lebanon.
However, in all those picturesque Mediterranean villages nowhere the persons can be met that are the friends in Cadaques.
With who is a bond that goes beyond place and time.

Therefore, Cadaques will always be visited.
To regularly share life shortly with exceptional people.
Like the dear friend who asked for this story today.




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