I was just thinking about that book you mentioned last week. I finally got around to reading it and honestly I could not put it down. The way the author describes the scenery makes you feel like you are right there walking through those old streets. I ended up finishing it in two days which is rare for me these days. Have you read anything else by that same writer? I heard they have a new one coming out later this year and I am already looking forward to it. Also thanks for the recommendation on that podcast you told me about. I listened to a couple episodes on my commute and it made the traffic much more bearable. Let me know if you want to grab coffee this weekend and we can chat more about it.

I think you would really enjoy the latest episode they dropped on Tuesday. It covers some pretty interesting topics that we talked about a few weeks ago. Anyway let me know what you think whenever you get a chance to listen to it.

I tried that new pasta recipe you sent me and it turned out surprisingly well even though I burnt the garlic a little bit. The sauce was still pretty good and my family actually asked for seconds which never happens. I think next time I will add a bit more basil and maybe some red pepper flakes for a little kick. Have you tried making it with gluten free pasta? I am thinking about experimenting with that for a friend who has dietary restrictions. Also I finally watched that documentary series you recommended. The cinematography was stunning especially the aerial shots of the coastline. I learned so much about ocean conservation that I had no idea about. Let me know if you have any other show suggestions because I am running out of things to watch during my lunch breaks.

I also wanted to ask if you are free next Saturday for that hiking trip we talked about. The weather forecast looks perfect for it.