During this wonderful, hot day of June 8 (Happy Birthday Baby Sis!) I have finally arrived to the train station in Lecce. From there Francesca and Tonino picked me up. Or more like they found me. I have never met or even seen a picture of either Francesca (my dad's cousin) or her husband. Francesca …
Category: Italy 2012
June 7 – Rocky Road to Roma
First of all, special shout out to my lovely father who is turning 52 today! May the old man live on in peace and happiness. I was thinking about my father today as I had one of the longest days ever. I never realized how hard it is to travel buy yourself. For example, you …
June 6, 2012 – Day of Departure
Well today is the day. I am finally leaving for Italy for two months. I don't think I have ever been do nervous. I barely even touched my tacos at lunch. More importantly...I couldn't even finish my tasty alcoholic drink! What on earth is wrong with me? Mara dropped me off absurdly early at Newark …