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Hey people, I apologize for the wait. I had the pleasure of ignoring facebook and blog posting for my two weeks in Italy because Mariangela's internet was down. However much I love to tell you guys detailed accounts of my travels, it was a nice break.

so here is a super speedy recap:

From El Limon, Mex I went to Tampico, ate amazing fried fish in Vera Cruz with one of my favorite Mexican families the Torrez-Felizardo's. Then I caught a plane to Houston, hopped on another to Newark, and then missed my flight to Italy. How? you may ask. Well, I'm not telling you.

I caught the flight to Rome the next day and left that forsaken airport to meet Mari for the first time in about a year.
The two weeks in Italy was fantastic. I met Maria's family, all of whom I loved. I'm learning Italian to be able to talk to Nona (grandma) and Mari's mom Lucia.

We went to Rome on three separate days. I got to see Carravaggio, Michelangelo, so much Bernini, so many fountains and churches. It was wonderful. It was beautiful. You should go.

also, above are some pics from mexico and italy. including the mural. mari is the girl with curly dark brown hair and the strong nose.