The Eight Mountains

him, a gesture meant to provide better educational opportunities in Turin. Torn between urban life and preserving Bruno’s cherished world, Pietro vehemently protests. However, Bruno is whisked away by his father for summer work, severing their ties for years.

Five years later, Pietro and Bruno cross paths at a bar, their silent reunion underscored by unspoken tensions. Pietro’s family returns to Grana, but the absence of Bruno weighs heavily. His bond with the mountain’s wanes, leading to a gradual estrangement from his father.

Fast forward 15 years,

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TROLLS BAND TOGETHER (G) NFT a call from his mother beckons Pietro back to Grana following his father’s passing. Bruno also returns, and they embark on a mountain journey discovering a poignant remnant: a collection of materials Giovanni left for Bruno to build a home. Their collaborative effort spans months, with Bruno envisioning a life intertwined with the mountains and Pietro penning a book amidst their labour.

Subsequent summers fnd Pietro returning to Grana, accompanied by new acquaintances like Lara, briefy entwined in his life. Bruno and Lara forge a relationship, welcoming a daughter into the world. Feeling adrift, Pietro embarks on a transformative journey to Nepal. His return marks a pivotal conversation with Bruno about personal enlightenment and life’s quests.

Pietro’s decision to settle in Nepal causes a rift, but he eventually reunites with Bruno, uncovering Giovanni’s journal and the profound experiences within. Over dinner, tensions mount between Bruno and Lara, revealing simmering fnancial strains. Pietro’s advice to Bruno sparks a heated exchange, leading to Pietro’s reconciliation with Lara and, eventually, Bruno. However, tragedy strikes when Bruno disappears during a snowstorm, leaving Pietro grappling with the ephemeral nature of life’s mountains. As spring arrives, Bruno’s fate is unveiled, signalling the closure of an enduring friendship against the backdrop of a mountainous farewell.

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Find words of four letters or more. Every word must include the centre letter and each letter is used once only. Find at least one nine-letter word. No colloquial or foreign words, capitalised nouns, apostrophes, hyphens. No verbs or plural words ending in ‘s’. Solution list is not exhaustive. Ref: Macquarie Dictionary

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TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20)

The Sun, Mars and Pluto activate your relationship and aspirations zones. So it’s a good time to snuggle up close with your sweetheart, throw yourself into a special creative project or dream up some ambitious goals for the future. Passion and purpose will take you far. But Saturn could stir up trust and intimacy issues, and you may feel temporarily stuck in the past. Keep moving forward, Bulls – inch by inch and step by step – towards a brand-new day.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 21)

This week the planetary focus is on your daily routine and work zones but expect some challenging developments and stressful moments. Resist the urge to be argumentative, superficial and self-indulgent. Try to ground your airy energy and calm your restless mind. Your motto for the moment is from actress Goldie Hawn (who turns 78 on Tuesday): “The ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations is central to making positive decisions.”

CANCER (June 22 – July 22)

Have you been wasting time worrying and procrastinating? The Sun and Mars join Mercury in your job zone, so you need to reboot your daily routine and be fast and flexible as you plan your future career path. If you have the confidence to listen to your wise inner voice, then you’ll be one step ahead of the professional pack! Your creativity can also take you places at work. So use positive affirmations and active imagination to transition to the next level.

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22)

The Sun, Mercury and Mars highlight romance, friendship, socialising, entertaining and networking as you mix and mingle with a wide range of people in a variety of ways. But be careful how you communicate with others on the weekend. Otherwise, your boldness could be misinterpreted as bossiness and your confident approach mistaken for cockiness. Are you looking for love? You could find yourself attracted to an amorous Aquarian or a sexy Sagittarian.

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)

This week you don’t have the patience to put up with tedious people or long explanations, so strive to extricate yourself from such situations in a tactful way. From Monday until Wednesday, communication and conversation are the buzzwords as you share opinions, learn a new skill, or pass on some exciting information. It’s definitely a good time to give your brain cells a thorough workout! From Thursday onwards, the focus is firmly on home and family.

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Stylishly elegant Librans appreciate quality and luxury, but don’t overdo it or you’ll end up being the most beautiful bankrupt on the block! This week the planets stir up your money/selfesteem zones, so it’s time to get your finances in order and be true to the authentic you. Draw inspiration from actress Goldie Hawn (who celebrates her 78th birthday on Tuesday): “I want to dig deep and ask - Who am I? What do I have to offer? What do I have to learn?”

SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)

From Monday until Wednesday, your power planet Pluto makes positive links with the Sun and Mars. Which is fabulous for boosting personal charisma and generating creative ideas. Don’t be stubborn and unimaginative about your current options and choices though. As birthday great, singer-songwriter Bjork observes: “I sometimes fall into the trap of doing what I think I should be doing, rather than what I want to be doing”. Keep your mind flexible.

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You’re full of fantastic ideas this week as the Sun and Mars charge into your sign, and your sparky energy goes into overdrive. But, if you are too gung-ho and disorganised, then taskmaster Saturn will bring you back down to earth with a thud. A domestic project needs to pass the Practicality Test, so try to balance being enthusiastic with being realistic. And don’t make serious commitments unless you are 100% certain you’ll be able to keep them.

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