Our Host Vincenzo in Vincenza

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Keeran writing again:
As soon as we arrived in Vincenza, we phoned mom's friend (our host - Vincenzo who said he would be at the train station in ten minutes to pick us up. We waited again a bit anxiously! We are always anxious when we meeting our new hosts, but then we just get so used to them, we don't want to leave). We arrived at Vincenzo's house and were taken aback!! The house was huge and it was set on a massive olive plantation. His wife Maria had lunch ready for us after which Vincenzo took us on a tour of his gigantic garden. It was impressive!! Later Maria took us on a tour of the town of Vincenza after which we picked up their older daughter Francessa from school. Maria, Francessa and Federicka (who were the same ages as me and Krisel) could not speak English, so dinner was a bit awkward, but with mom and Vincenzo trying so hard to get us to socialize we managed to get through it!!!

Krisel's edit: At the shopping mall I found the most beautiful dress that I knew I had to buy for my matric after party. It was only 50euro (R550). Mom said I could have it but first she had to divide the money equally between my Keeran and me and I had already bought the boots in Rome:

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Photos

On the train to Vincenza
SA Niknaks, Tomato Sauce Chips,Woolies toast & Nutella

Vincenza
Our friend's beautiful house in Vincenza

Lawnmower
for the massive garden

Scrambling thru brambles..
Keeran that lazy thing!!

Playground
Francessa and Federika's playground

Dinner???
Picking mushrooms for dinner

Yuck, nasttyyy!!!
Raw unsalted olives are nasty!

Front Porch
Beautiful views from the porch

In the lounge
Jus relaxing

Dinner at the Foranasies...
was a very formal affair

Town of Vincenza
Me and Maria near the huge christmas tree

Kee and cars...!!!
Now she wanted me to put this pic of her with Vincenzo'a car