





Memories of Easter 2019, when I flew to Abruzzo from Colorado to get a few things organized in our holiday home in Colledimezzo. It seems so long ago now.
My friend Linda came with me, brave girl. Our bathrooms were still a little basic, but useable. We had heating in the house, beds, furniture, (very old drafty windows and doors), but none of that mattered, we barely spent any time indoors. It was short, fast trip, but lots of fun. We were invited to join Nino and his family for Easter lunch. It was a delicious traditional Abruzzo meal. On Easter Monday, we ate at La Collinetta in Montazzoli, where there were two pasta courses…we were so full. We experienced so much in a very short period of time. Visited a fish restaurant in Vasto, then sat by the Adriatic and enjoyed a glass of wine. Linda experienced her first Trabocco in Fossacesia. Poor Linda, I didn’t realize she wasn’t keen on fish, but she took it all in her stride. We watched the flag throwers in Roccascalegna and then, before flying back to Denver, we spent a lovely evening in Rome.
Look at those crowds on the Spanish Steps, who knew that in less than a year those steps would be deserted, as well as the rest of Rome. How the world changed!
Now it’s Easter 2022 and I’m living in Colledimezzo (for a little bit longer). The vacation home turned into a permanent home. We knew it would. We’ve had a peaceful Easter this year, resting before a very busy couple of months. Soon we fly to the US for a vacation, seems odd booking a return flight to the US from Italy, it’s usually the other way round. Our house is no longer bare, but a real family home, ready for a new family as we move on to pastures and adventures anew.
All of my Colledimezzo memories are wonderful. I’ve never met more genuine, friendly people. The villagers have already accepted the new family and I can tell they will fit right in.
The world keeps turning and we all turn with it. Happy Easter everyone.
Stay safe and keep a smile.