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ACIREALE 7th August 2011
Finding myself in Rome was extrodinary as it is a maze of networks, finally found that to get my boarding pass I actually had to go to the departure gate. I had a 5 hour wait before my connecting flight to Catania. So I filled in time by purchasing a cheap phone and a sim card. My intention was to use my iphone but it got to complicated. I did have the phone unlocked but to no availiabilty.
Once in Catania I was greeted by my excitable cousins, Fiorella, Nuccio, Rosario, Patricaand Valentina. Hugs and kisses the Italian way...Ciao and welcome to Sicilia.
I was then dropped off to Zia Graziella, my Mother,s sister and the joy on their face was overwhelming, again those Italian kisses and the grand hug. It is so beautiful to be welcomed with such enthusiasm and joy. Cousins Giovanna, Rosario, Pina, Paola, Camillo and Saro all Welcomed me in the same manner and before you knew there was the table ready for lunch, yes its what Italinas do best...EAT!
In the afternoon I visted my Zia Venera, not in the state I had wished to see her. Frail, after have a fall and brocken her shoulder, not to mention her teeth and the bruising. Zia Venera was bed ridden. I was recognised, which was great, but Zia also suffers from dementia. I was also greeted by her daughter Graziella and her husband Guiseppe. Graziella has a beautiful home in a Rustica style, and has just had a swimming pool built in back yard. Here in Italy, that is a luxury!
Returning to Zia Graziella, I cat her hair and coloured it...Yes I know I could not leave the tools of my trade home.
In the evening I joined Pina and Saro with their friend Matteo and we went into Acireale to enjoy Carnevale..It truely was wonderful and each float absolutely amazing, wait until you see the photos. To finish the evening off the Sicilian specialty..La Granita e Briosch....hmmm Buonissimo. Nothing compares to the Granita's anywhere in the world.
Buona Notte xo
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Bartolina Italiano Hi Joe, Happy to here you arrived safe and are having a good time. I'm sad to here about your Zia Venera, hope she gets well soon. Luv to you and your family xoxo