four little amaretti

 The collector of cameras is collecting edible chestnuts from the lawn of the small park to the one side of the big Hofgarten. He explains that there are always some to collect here. A loud thump proves him right, a large chestnut in its spiny coat has just hit the ground behind him. He talks about walking, and health and losing weight. He is in his element, he is a believer. Though it is true to say that he is in really good shape for his eighty-three years.

He enthusiastically recommends a book by a Berlin Doctor that should be read attentively.

During the conversation more of the chestnuts fall, and he adds to his collection.

Complete the circuit of the small park and carry on past the house in which he lives. He says "wait" and goes into the house. The book has a typical medical cover to it, all smiles on the part of the author, the professor in Berlin. It is a book that is obviously written for the general population, many things appear overly simplified. Promise to get a copy and read it, whilst resolving to read a bit of it online first, just to make sure that is is really of interest.

The walk seems to go more quickly today, despite taking a slightly longer diversion using the new bridge over the main road. They are still building the bridge, but they do not mind the occasional pedestrian crossing it. 

The waitress in the café is too busy today, so one of her colleagues comes out and serves the coffee, and says, with a big Italian smile, that the collega asked him to serve it that way, no sugar, no milk, but with four little amaretti in the saucer.