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Helen West's avatar

You made me laugh several times! Especially the ending!!! And the image of you practically flinging yourself out of the tub - very cinematic. I love this piece. You bring the villa to life, almost like a living character. One that amuses and horrifies. And here I was pissed that our last guests made off with all eight of our steak knives. That’s baby stuff. You guys are pros. As you so cleverly say, “

A Fabulous Midlife Crisis's avatar

Love it! - From one villa in Italy owner who has written about a bath experience on Substack to another.

Piatrix Whitmartlet's avatar

Oh brilliant! Can’t wait to catch up with your adventures!

Helen West's avatar

(Got cut off: “Houses want to fall down, gardens grow up and ships sink.” Ta-ta.

Pia Whitmartlet's avatar

Thank you so much Helen, I am so glad you enjoyed it, yes, the villa will keep us in a lifetime of anecdotes! X