Castello Cortevecchio
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Rain, Sleet, Snow, Fog
... it is where the Pope visits to place flowers at the statue of the BVM in front of the Spanish Embassy. I’ll make my way in that direction later this afternoon as I would like to make it to evening prayers at the Les Fraternites Monestiques de Jerusalem. I’ll recount that visit on my next blog. Paul will join me tomorrow and we’ll spend the evening in Rome before heading to London on Monday afternoon.
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Last Two Days
... pretty well soaked, and finally gave up. It was late afternoon before we found a place to eat a light lunch of pasta, bread with oil, and house wine. The tomato sauce in the pasta was excellent; the house wine not so good. In the evening we went to Rosetta's and Giovanni's to say goodbye -- which cannot be done without having wine. Then had a home cooked meal. This morning, Thursday, I had my last piece of chocolate torte ...
Thanksgiving Dinner
... for little bread. Of course, the Prosecco and vino rosa were flowing freely, followed by a lovely Vinsanto and Grappa. (I behaved myself, but did sleep soundly.) There were 7 guests plus the 3 of us. Conversation was non-stop and lively. Mostly Italian with a little English thrown in. I understood some of the words, so was able to get a few of ...
Still at It
... awaiting me when I return home!) Tonight we are having dinner at the restaurant in my Locanda (inn). Tomorrow we are prepping for Thanksgiving dinner which we are having on Monday. Lisa is originally from the States and she celebrates Thanksgiving every year. There will be 9 of us: Luigi & Luca, Donato & Francesca, Sylvia & Sergio, Helena, Lisa & me. I ...
More and More Olives
... at seeing the olives turn into exquisite tasting oil. There is lots of chit chat -- in Italian, of course -- then fresh baked crackers and red wine are served by the owners! The community spirit is unbelievable! The day ended with a late dinner -- a delicious meal of carbonera and salad prepared by Lisa, served with a very nice Prosecco. Happy Thanksgiving ...
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