12/09/2026
It’s kinda hard to put into words what’s happened to me over the past 3 weeks. I seem to run into the most amazing people and bizarre s**ts happening to me daily. I think it has a lot to do with just being present and allowing myself to be at peace in mind and spirit.
Today i drove from Tropea to Palermo in Sicily. After I checked into my hotel I went around the corner to this small bar and had a shot to chill, and as always made friends with the server. I asked him what’s the best pizza in Palermo. He said you gotta go see Francesco at Fùnnaco Pizzalab
So I cruise in and they are chokkas! Rammed!! And you can tell this is a well run joint as soon as you walk up. Staff are super attentive, incredibly polite and very friendly. It’s 7pm and waitlist till 9! I’m like f**k, well can I get a takeaway and they’re like sure. Turns out the owner Francesco is there and he takes my order. Strangely enough we hit it off and he buys me a shot. I ask him why is it your joint is so full bro and we end up having the most amazing chat about business, the importance of good staff and how we both run our gigs. I was gonna take it back to my hotel and he says it’s better when it’s hot so he let me stand in the bar area and chow down. It was honestly one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had and the whole vibe was off the charts. I felt like I was meant to walk in there tonight cause I ended making a friend of the owner. It felt so right to be there. As I was eating my pizza and reflecting on where I was at this point of my trip, I ended up having a moment and got all teary. Seriously you’d think this holiday was sponsored by f**ken Kleenex! I was emotional, again! 🥲
Being in the moment on this trip has shown me that life is a gift and ya just need to slow down and see and feel the magic around you. Cause its there ❤️
