Olivia and Diane spent the last month wandering around Italy, traveling from the northern cities to the southern ones, ultimately enjoying the last few weeks of their trip on the Amalfi Coast. Although the weather had been moderately cool, it was nowhere near the wintry blizzards back home in Connecticut. After eight weeks of constant companionship, Olivia suggested they do their own thing the morning after their arrival in Ravello.
Diane chose to read a novel on a secluded beach at the base of the cliffs below their hotel. As she slipped away, Olivia smiled at the vibrant aquamarine water, tempted to dip her toes in its gently rippling waves. But she knew better. It would be too cold to accomplish anything other than shock her system. She elegantly dangled her strappy sandals from her fi
