Ciao Lovelies,
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| In front of my mom's old house in the Italian mountains |
Over Easter weekend, I traveled to Emilia-Romagna to visit cousins I haven't seen since 2007 and relatives that I haven't seen since I was eight years old. I was most excited for this weekend and was planning it since February, using my mom to help me translate e-mails since my Italian is very broken and my cousin, who I am staying with, speaks broken English. Stepping off the train, I was excited and nervous. Two hours into the visit, I was exhausted; my brain literally hurt from trying to translate the Italian into English, comping up with a response and then translating it from English to Italian. I was also extremely overwhelmed knowing that even though I haven't seen or spoken to my relatives in years, I was a welcomed guest and treated like royalty. This weekend was one for the memory books.
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| The town where my relatives live |
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| Only in Italy would you find fresh ravioli pasta in an ice cream freezer |
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| I remember this from when I was eight year old! |
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| Mom's house :) |
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| The view outside my mom's old house |
I'm sorry for all of the scenic pictures. The one above was the only picture that did not have family members in it.
Eternally yours,
Stephanie
10 comments:
How lucky to have Italian relatives, esp ones who live in such a picturesque place. GORGEOUS!!!
That looks like so much fun! And wow your mom grew up in such a beautiful place
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That must have been quite the visit and what a picturesque place!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
Don't apologize for the scenic pictures - I love them! I seriously want to live here. Everything is so quaint, charming, and peaceful! :)
Wow these pics are awesome!
I know the feeling! Even though I speak Spanish fairly well, it's difficult for me to express myself as well I can in English. So when I visit family, I struggle with some words and phrases :) Glad you had a lovely time though! And that you didn't leave Italy without seeing your family again!
I love Italy it is my favourite country. You lucky girl. Xxxx
oh there is still so much traveling that i want to do. the countryside looks so wonderful!
You are so incredibly lucky! I always wish I have Italian relatives! Your mom's house looks so wonderful and I love the last picture! The view is fabulous and I could just stay there all day! xoxoxo
It looks so mystical and magical! I hope you had a good weekend and you get to see your mom soon!
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