Oh wait...we are here! Yes, we are in Rome. We have not had good internet connection at the farm, which is why we haven't been blogging the last few days. We have been busy doing lots of fun activities at the farm...we watched how the shepherd up the road makes cheese, the old-fashioned way...it is so much work! They said this way of making cheese will most likely die out with this generation, as factories have taken over. We also got a cooking lesson from Maria, we made pasta and sauce from scratch..it was so delicious, and surprisingly easy. Much of our time has been spent relaxing and just enjoying the GORGEOUS weather...it is so perfect. Giuseppe, Antonello's father, loves to show us all around his farm. We eat about everything he grows...asparagus, wild strawberries, cherries, peas, lettuce, etc. All of it is organic. He takes pride in telling us how there are no chemicals added to the food. It is refreshing to see someone so passionate about what he does...he is so proud of his farm!
As I stated earlier, we have just arrived in Rome. Originally, we had planned to stay all 6 nights in Sora and just travel in to Rome as we pleased. But 1 horrific 2 hour bus ride with a driver that was driving like a bat-outta-you-know-where, on roads that just MIGHT have worse potholes than Topeka, convinced us to stay the last part of our trip in the city. SO with our limited internet and time, I managed to locate a 2 bedroom apartment within walking distance of the Vatican, for a very reasonable price! The renter, who speaks very fast and in half Italian/half English, was able to direct me to the apartment...so here we are. :) We are taking a short siesta, then headed to the Sistine Chapel.
Ciao for now,
Asha, for the group.
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