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Wow... didn't realize it's been nearly a month since my last blog. I hope I didn't lose any readers. I can say that I have been very busy getting ready for my parents arrival here. They arrived in Rome on the 6th (last Thursday). Since my last blog, not much has been going on here in Volterra. Did have my first get-together at my house with 3 friends. I cooked pasta, sausages and rice for them. We had a good time, especially seeing as they brought over 3 bottles of wine. So I can say my first dinner party was a success.
Also, I know I've been meaning to tell the story about these Americans from Kentucky that came into my work shortly after I wrote my last blog. And I thought here I was safe from 'rednecks' but they prooved that theory wrong. Among other things, they screamed out to Domenico, the guy from Naples that makes the pizzas, and shouted "hey chef! great pizza!!" Now mind you Domenico is a typical stubburn Napolian that doesn't speak a word of English so it was kinda funny watching this confrontation.
Otherwise, back to talking about my parents... I think they didn't realize how serious I am about being here more permantly and how much my days in the states are limited. After seeing Volterra and seeing my face and how satisfied I am here, it's finally hitting them. With that aside, I think they too are happy here. Its amazing that it takes a another continent and not having a phone readily available for my dad to dettach himself from work. I can't remember a time in my life before that we went on vacation and he wasn't in contact with work every so often. It's been nice for him, and also my mom and myself as well. The only thing that seems to stress him out is driving the winding roads up to Volterra at night. Luckily we returned the rental car yesterday so hopefully it'll be nothing but smooth sailing for him. As his co-pilot, I can relate... I felt upset the few times I got us off the beaten path and out of our way, but seeing as I've only been a passanger while here in Europe, I hadn't had much experience with navigating the Tuscan hills.
With that car, however, we made it to quite a few places. We went to Siena, a bigger town and decided to not even stop after seeing how overcrowded it was with tourists. Smart choice because we made it the Chianti hills and visited some nice small towns and tried some descent wine. We also went to Ikea where I was able to get a few things as well.
But as your narrator speaks, his parents have arrived. Thus, I must go. I think we're going to lunch now. I will let you know how things went after they leave next Friday.
Ciao tutti!
Also, I know I've been meaning to tell the story about these Americans from Kentucky that came into my work shortly after I wrote my last blog. And I thought here I was safe from 'rednecks' but they prooved that theory wrong. Among other things, they screamed out to Domenico, the guy from Naples that makes the pizzas, and shouted "hey chef! great pizza!!" Now mind you Domenico is a typical stubburn Napolian that doesn't speak a word of English so it was kinda funny watching this confrontation.
Otherwise, back to talking about my parents... I think they didn't realize how serious I am about being here more permantly and how much my days in the states are limited. After seeing Volterra and seeing my face and how satisfied I am here, it's finally hitting them. With that aside, I think they too are happy here. Its amazing that it takes a another continent and not having a phone readily available for my dad to dettach himself from work. I can't remember a time in my life before that we went on vacation and he wasn't in contact with work every so often. It's been nice for him, and also my mom and myself as well. The only thing that seems to stress him out is driving the winding roads up to Volterra at night. Luckily we returned the rental car yesterday so hopefully it'll be nothing but smooth sailing for him. As his co-pilot, I can relate... I felt upset the few times I got us off the beaten path and out of our way, but seeing as I've only been a passanger while here in Europe, I hadn't had much experience with navigating the Tuscan hills.
With that car, however, we made it to quite a few places. We went to Siena, a bigger town and decided to not even stop after seeing how overcrowded it was with tourists. Smart choice because we made it the Chianti hills and visited some nice small towns and tried some descent wine. We also went to Ikea where I was able to get a few things as well.
But as your narrator speaks, his parents have arrived. Thus, I must go. I think we're going to lunch now. I will let you know how things went after they leave next Friday.
Ciao tutti!
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