Shortly before I left on this trip I spent some time in Pittsburgh, where most of my Italian relatives live. My aunt Josaphine asked me, "Do you talk Italian?" lol...After six weeks of living in Italy the extent of my Italian is best understood by the dogs...literally...I know how to tell a dog to "get out" like nobody's business :). So when I was trying to decide what to do when I left Casa del Acqua I happened upon a school in Sicily where I could study Italian. I am living in a little seaside village called Cefalu (pronounced with a Ch). I arrived from Catania yesterday evening and had my first lesson this morning. I was pleased to realize how much I had already picked up. Because it is the low season I have lucked out and am recieving one on one lessons, which is really nice. Guilia (prounounced Julia) is a great teacher, and I found myself thinking of my sistergirl Tamar several times during the lesson. She teaches english as a second language and I was touched thinking about how many people she has helped. I was fortunate to go to one of her graduation ceremonies this past summer and was moved to tears by her words and her presence.
I also have to give a shout out to the folks at Casa del Acqua, the farm I have lived on for the past two weeks. Nirav is the owner of the farm and was a wonderful host. Vittorio and Becca were my compadres in the olive harvest...and we all built a freaking fence! I thought it couldn't be done, lol...but I was wrong :) I love you guys soooooooooo much! Becca you are my girl for life!
I will write more this week but I must go for now. Ciao.
Love, Peace, and Blessings
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