Following the wedding in Spain, my parents flew to Rome for a visit. I had to work during the day so they walked around Rome until I got home. We would reconvene in the early evening where we would either cook dinner or go out. I showed them my favorite haunts including my favorite bakery, market and of course, my favorite gelato shop, which we visited frequently.
On Tuesday my mom and I ran over to a church near the BarbarÃni stop so we could get her and my dad tickets for the Pope’s Blessing. She was worried that they wouldn’t get them but she was elated to find that her tickets were waiting for her after only reserving them that morning (Normally, you need to reserve them a week in advance). My parents got up early Wednesday morning and made their way to St. Peter’s (about a 10 minute walk from my apartment) and spent many hours braving the rain for the blessing to begin. They loved being there and I know it was a highlight of their trip.
On Friday, they rented a car and picked me up from school. They met my students, some of my co-workers and walked around my school. We then drove up to Tuscany and spent the weekend visiting Siena and Montepulciano. Both beautiful and very special places! We enjoyed the churches, architecture, food, wine and scenery.
We spent our last night at my apartment enjoying a home-cooked meal. My dad made chicken and zucchini while my mom prepared a salad. We finished the night with a walk around the corner to Lemongrass Gelato. I miss them already and can’t wait to see them again!
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