An introduction to some special Spoletini...
We left this morning to say our final "ciao" to the friends we've met here. There are so many amazing people who have impacted our sojourn in a way we never would have expected. Here is just a small sampling...
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| We had a wonderful meeting with our friend from the City, Gilberto, and Mayor Benedetti who presented us with a spectacular book about art in Spoleto. We will all meet both of them again in Charleston for the Spoleto Festival USA 2012. We left feeling appreciated for what we did as volunteers and I found myself crying as the Mayor spoke of us with such kind words. |
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| The note, included with the gift, said, "To thank you for what you did for us. See you soon." How cool is that! |
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| Sandro is one of those guys that we saw everywhere. He was always so kind and truly a major part of this town. We will miss his warm greetings! |
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| Cinzia and Massimo are two City employees who were always there for us. They were helpful and great fun. |
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| Giam Piero has appeared in our blog before. He is an old fashion shoe cobbler, whose shop is steps from our apartment. Not a day went by without a smile and a buon giorno from him. It was part of our routine. |
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| Francesca is a wild, wonderful, fun American who has lived in Spoleto for years. She embraces everyone (people and kittens) and makes them feel at home. She knows how to live la dolce vita with a style all her own. |
And while it was an emotional day, it was a great day. I wanted everyone to know we left by saying goodbye. I didn't want anyone to say, "Hmm, whatever happened to Steve and Denise."
Don’t cry because it’s over.
Smile because it happened.
5 comments:
I'm reminded of a line from "Good Morning Viet Nam!"
"What, is he going to say goodbye to the entire country?"
However, what special memories and friends you two have made along the way. Thanks for letting us in on your sojourn.
Bravo!!
Denise and Steve, Travel well these next few weeks and return to CA calmly and safely with all your memories. You can have my apartment mid December 2012 to mid January 2013... so prepare your savings! Thank you endless for all your love and affection, help and salvation.... We will miss you! Kisses, Francesca
Hi Denise and Steve
First time on your blog and how very interesting, you obviously used your time well while in Spoleto. Like you, we fell in love with Spoleto and will return again. We just wish we had met you earlier in our holiday and you are such a warm and friendly couple to know.
Lunch was memorable, not only because of that tremendous storm, but because of your wonderful company and also that of Laurie and Norma being such good hosts. We will keep in touch. We wish you safe happy travelling and hope the weather is good to you in Ireland! Take good care, Angela and Norman
Such happy, nice people you two have met.
Love the ciao for now pics. :)
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Just checking in...seemed maybe your year in Spoleto was coming to a close. Fun to see the farewell photo with Gilberto! I have many fond memories of my time in Spoleto this summer, and so happy our paths crossed. Who knows, we may follow your footsteps for a month next summer?? (if so I will be combing your blog for ideas!) But first, it sounds like we'll see you both - AND Gilberto - here in Charleston! Yeah - save me a night so y'all can come for dinner!! Cynthia (from Umbrian Serenades Choir)
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