Perfection in Urbania

Once settled into our house just outside the city center, I finally got an opportunity to catch up with my girls.  What I discovered is that each had already adapted and grown in new ways since I last saw them.  Maddie had won the hearts of the entire dance class regardless of age or nationality.  As per usual, they were charmed by her electric smile and ability to throw herself into a new challenge.  Delaney who has been taking daily art lessons and wearing her hair ‘au naturale’ looks much too old and still uniquely American.  My bride looks stunning as ever and has swooned me with her new grasp on the Italian language.

In the town square, I was introduced to the locals and began to appreciate why the girls are hoping for a repeat visit next year.  Whether it was the whistling barista at Kikki Rikki (local café), the English ballet teacher who gives life lessons to Maddie, and Bruno (restaurant owner and unofficial town mayor)- each of them was gracious and welcoming regardless of our language limitations.  The one commonality regardless of location is the flawless cappuccino and expresso that can be had at every local cafe.

To complete our time in Urbania, our final dinner was an epoch locavore feast that featured every item being grown in the gardens adjacent to the quaint location.  While dining al fresco, we were amazed by the beautiful culinary presentations, the Italian DJ (playing American music), and our fiery and enthusiastic host/server Dodi. After watching her dramatically display of hand movements while talking expressively, I had deduced that she is a distant relative of Leah.  How nice!

Some of the highlights during the degustation...

 

Though we were sad to go- we have many more experiences ahead...


Love Matt