Friday, May 1, 2009

Fr Richard

So this morning we walked to the Oblate house to tour it and visit our friend Fr.Richard Wolak, who we met in Saskatoon.He is a lovely man, and the perfect host, and we wandered through the beautiful and peaceful house and grounds with pleasure. It was the first time I had picked an orange off a tree and eaten it. It was the perfect orange flavour,as far as I was concerned, and it smelled sooo good. I picked a lemon too and brought it home with me. I just like to smell it-wonderful. We had lunch with the oblates too, in their dining room. Wow! A feast-pasta and grilled and breaded egg plant and zucchini and tomatoes, and risotto, and pork, and sausages, and a cheese platter and breads, and a salad counter with more veggies, grilled or salad.So good. Wine on the tables, and then we had champagne for someone's birthday. Then a visit in the rec room in big comfy chairs, and wonderful conversations with a few of the men there. So hospitable and kind. We walked home, and I went to bed. Not feeling great,I have a cold. Tomorrow we head to Tuscany. I can hardly believe how lucky we are.
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  1. Anne-MarieMay 1, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Oh no! Sick in Italy! What a shame. I sent you an email today Mom.

    I had an orange with my breakfast today. It tasted like it came from somewhere else and had traveled for awhile in a truck. Jealous.

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  2. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Argh! The dreaded cold. I caught one in Florence, and suffered until a friend said "Here's a pharmacy. Let's go in and get you a decongestant." The pharmacist, who spoke good English, had seen suffering tourists many times before and handed me a box of the Italian version of Sudafed. It worked miracles. I highly recommend it. There should be a 'farmacia' in the tourist areas. You have 'un raffredore' (a cold) Good luck. Vivian

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  3. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    A cold, you say! What a drag! If only you were in Scotland, I would suggest scotch and hot milk. But being in Italy, may I suggest a full body rub in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Failing that, continue with lots of exercise in the form of cardiovascular walking and keep hydrated with lots of wine.

    Doug

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  4. AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    I subscribe a relaxing stay in Tuscany!

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  5. auntie jeranneMay 2, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I'm enjoying following your travel blog. I missed hearing from you today - but I guess today is a travelling day for you.
    Have an extra glass of wine for me!

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