Tag Archives: missionary

Una Sorpresa (A Surprise)

Posted on September 3, 2012 by ciaobellamiastory

(2010) I cried like a baby.  Both times. The 36 hours leading up to Cara’s wedding were unbelievably hectic.  Since Italian law necessitated a civil ceremony before the religious ceremony, the plan was to have a simple service in the … Continue reading →

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Il Pesce Marcia (The Rotten Fish)

Posted on August 31, 2012 by ciaobellamiastory

(2010/2003) As the train pulled away Santa Maria Novella, the station in Florence, I was eager to finally be heading to Genova – to the person for whom I had made this entire trip. Cara and I had met back … Continue reading →

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L’Incontro (The Encounter)

Posted on August 25, 2012 by ciaobellamiastory

(2010) I finally arrived in Pisa. It was a beautiful, spring evening and after my long flight, I only had one thing on my mind: food.   I was on my own for the night (I finally connected with Lucia after … Continue reading →

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