::warmth::

you're eager to leave parma, and you plan to catch the train at 18.10 but due to the extended meeting you couldn't make it to that train.  with the next fast train only comes at 20.10, you and your colleagues decided to take a slow train but on the first class ticket.

you're running out of time and barely had enough time to hop on to the train. you didn't have time to find the first class carriage and seeing the carriage that you're in is quite empty, so you decided to sit here. to cut the story short, it was freezing cold and the train is not as comfortable as the usual fast train.  you only come to know that this particular carriage that you're sitting in is relatively empty because the heating is not functioning.  so the conclusion is, you paid for first class, sat on the second class carriage that's without heating.

by the time you reached your hotel, even though it's just quick 4 minutes walk, you feel the numbness on your feet and extreme cold on your body.

so this bowl of barley soup came to a rescue, it warmed up your body and soothe your soul.  it's interesting to discover italian cuisine is more than just pizza and pasta, this is definitely a nice autumnal or wintry soup that keep you warm and full.