Giorno Diciannove

Italy 2024

Back on a regular routine – work on website and walk the wall.


Il pranzo al Da Umberto. (Lunch at Da Umberto.) We shared a tuna salad and a margherita pizza. Cannot go wrong with that combination.


Small world story – Dow was standing in the shade next to a table of four people, while I paid the bill at the pizza shop where we had lunch. Dow heard the man say something about Lancaster. She said are you from Pennsylvania? He said yes and asked her where she was from. Dow told him Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh. After a number of exchanges later he said - have you heard of Bruster's? Dow said of course and he said I'm Bruce, the owner. We had a fun conversation and took a picture with him which we will send along. Small world.


Carmen and Maureen invited us to share in their 50th wedding anniversary at Buca di Sant'Antonio which  is a very famous and excellent restaurant in Lucca. Yes, this is the real date. Their daughters came  in for this special celebration - Lindsay from the D.C. area and Carla with her (now) fiancé Justin, both from Las Vegas. Justin proposed to Carla while walking on the  wall (he picked a great spot! WOW!).  Also sharing the event, Flo, a friend of Lindsay. Everyone loved their meals – varied  choices, beautiful presentations and amazing tastes.

What a wonderful evening was had by all - created by the love of Carmen and Maureen. We were honored to be invited.


Leaving the restaurant, a wonderful show by the moon.


Buona Notte.


view from the wall
Outdoor movie setup is gone
Those trees were planted when we first visited Lucca
Dow is back
Setting up for bread event
Bella donna
Tuna salad
Pizza Margherita
Inside
Bruce - owner of Bruster's ice cream
Bella donna
Maureen & Carmen celebrating 50 years of marriage
egg appetizer
Rabitt
Dolce
Great evening
Family photo
Justin, Carla, Lindsay, Maureen, Carmen
The moon over Piazza San Michele

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