My Beloved Truffle Hunter Dies
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Ciao a tutti,
Two days ago, I got a request from the local newspaper here in Umbria for a photo of my book cover. It was with mixed emotions that I sent them the jpeg. The article will be about Vincenzo “Il Simba” Moretti, the man I photographed walking in the forest with his two dogs. He died after a long illness just days before I arrived here in Umbria. The book I brought to show Vincenzo, I will now show only to his wife. So for the moment, every time I look at the book’s cover I feel a little sad. But knowing my photo will be used in a memorial article about “Il Simba,” Umbertide’s beloved truffle hunter, I feel closer to my adopted home.
Oh Suzanne, how ironic as your beautiful book comes to fruition and immortalizes this interesting man, that you lose him. I am so sorry for you, his family and his dogs. I hope that you are still able to have a special visit in Umbria.
xox, v
How bittersweet Suzanne! The cover of your book is super. What an adventure you are having in Umbria – wish I could be there with you both!! Have fun….Wendy
Such beautiful and touching photos of your dear Vincenzo. Nice you can pay tribute to him in memorium.
Ciao Rosemary, thanks. I was so sad about Vincenzo. I had looked forward to showing him the book’s cover. A presto, Suzanne
Wendy, glad you like the cover! I too am fond of it. People here, who loved Vincenzo, are really delighted. Turns out to be a nice tribute to a man everyone respected and admired here in Umbertide. A presto, Suzanne
Thanks, Vicki, I will visit his widow as soon as I have a few photos printed of Vincezo–I took lots when he and I went truffle hunting together. I miss him.
Hi Suzanne, Marie sent me the site and I am delighted. Please keep in touch!
Sally
Your book cover photo is a tribute to Vincenzo that will last for eternity. So sad you did not get to see him again. But his legacy lives on!
Ciao Rita, You are right. A lovely tribute.
Ciao Sally and George, Just the other day I was thinking about the great time we had together in Tuscany many years ago. Nice to hear from you. Suzanne