by MK
Every Saturday we’re spotlighting remarkable local females who could change the way we look at the world. This Saturday is Lucia Milič’s turn, owner of an agriturismo and a true Carso girl.
Lucia Milič, born in Carso, runs a family-owned agriturismo in the small village of Sagrado. Sheltered from the bora, underneath the sacred mount Lanaro / Volnik, with a view of the sea, agriturismo stands high on the altopiano Carsico (360m above sea level). This astute choice influenced greatly the family’s development and success.
Where you born in Trieste?
Lucia: Yes, but I grew up in Carso. Life here is completely different from the city. Kids grow up wilder and freer, I think. That’s how I’m hoping my 9-month old will grow up to be – strong and free.
Carso seems like a different place, even though it’s only 20 minutes away from Trieste.
It is. It’s absolutely magical. This land, although not very well-known, is full of mysteries and secrets that haven’t been discovered yet.
Your family owns the Agriturismo and it requires continuous hard work. What values did you grow up with?
Integrity, self-sufficiency and family.
How would you define Agriturismo Milič?
We are a family-run business and we cultivate what we love.
That’s wonderful.
We love listening to other people’s stories, exchanging ideas- we love life.
Your partner, whom you had your 9-month old boy with, is Cuban. How did you meet?
He came here to have dinner with his family one summer night. And then he kept coming back, so I knew something was up. Everything happened very spontaneously, we were instantly on the same wave length.
What’s your babies name?
Hector Rod. He has a bit of Cuban and a lot of Slovenian blood in him. I can’t wait to see what kind of man he grows up to be.
in English, there is no such word as “Carso”; the German loanword Karst is used instead.
Please edit accordingly, as this simply sounds completely wrong to anyone who ever read any English-language literature about Trieste.