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Great post and quote, Gianni. Yes, the Tokyo summer has been brutal, hasn't it? But at least it's over. The mosquitoes remain for the time being.

Tokyo is a great city to wander around in, I find.

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Thanks Jeffrey. Yes, I truly love Tokyo, warts and all. I have a big project coming up next year, based on my explorations. Stay tuned and you'll see what it's all about.

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Can't wait, Gianni!

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A good walk, Amigo.

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I know you live a little far from here, but you are welcome to my little corner of the world, whenever you like.

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Great read, nice photos, Gianni. I can relate - Summer is a bully where I live as well, altho' you can't say that to many Australians as they have a thing about HEAT (I don't get it).

I love the quote. It's true. When you walk without outcome, you are in a state of being. Screenwriter Julia Cameron wrote an entire book about walking as a spiritual practise (we may have had this conversation before).

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Yes, you were kind enough to mention that book before. I should check it out. Right now, I'm into flânerie and urban exploration.

Summer... So many happy memories. I would definitely tolerate it better if I lived near a nice beach.

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This simple slice-of-life post was so fun to read! Thanks for taking the time to share your summer, even though it was a bit of a bully…

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Thanks Bekah. I used to love summer, back in Italy. I lived near the sea and went to the beach every week. Now I just wish I could spend July and August somewhere else.

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Wow so cool I love trains! Where does it go from / to?

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From Long Rice Field to Kiddyland stations!

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Oct 15Liked by Gianni Simone

I began to appreciate summer here in the Netherlands, where is rarely a bully, but autumn is still my favourite season. Walking with you is a joy, Gianni, albeit virtual. I hope to read more of your explorations.

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Thanks Portia. I spent one week in Amsterdam and its surroundings, in August if I remember well (1996), and I have very fond memories.

I know you cover very different things in your lovely Substack, but if you ever decide to write about your living place...

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