We took the ferry from Messina to Calabria.
Calabria is the southern state of Italy, closest to Sicily. It is also where Poppi, Mario's family is from. We were going to Calabria to drive to Naples, which is where Noni, Patty's family is from. And then from Naples we take a Metro to Pompeii, to see the sites. This was in celebration of Mt. Vesuvius erupting on August 24th, 79 AD. The 24th of August is Rogan's birthday.
There was a huge line of cars from all of these Germans who were going back from their vacations in Sicily. We didn't realize how big of a line there would be, until we were experiencing it. And we didn't even know if we were in the right line or not, until we just about to get on the ferry. Then we knew we were in the right lane. We were so happy to get on the ferry. The ferry lasted about 20 minutes, even though the line was super long. 
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ReplyDeleteMaybe I can do this now! Hi Domenica, Hi Rogan! We are about to go picking blueberries tomrrow for the 4th time this year. This is the best year ever.
ReplyDeleteI did not know that Mario and Patty's relatives both came from the southern part of Italy. Did you get to see anyone who is related to you, or any houses that any of your relations lived in?
Rogan, I am glad that new computer game is fun, Domenica do you like it too?
Are you both going to be glad when all this wandering life of yours is over with, and you get back to school and to a regular schedule?
Do you have a place to live yet, and if so, does it have a kitchen? Love, Grandma
Grandma,
ReplyDeleteThe village that Mario's family is from was up in the mountains away from the highway. it is caled Spadola. We were racing to get to Pompeii. Hopefully we will visit the village when Nonni and Poppi get here sometime this year. Thanks for the POST!
Love Rogan and Domenica