It’s an absolute fact that my Zia e Zio are the coolest people I know – and we’re blood relatives so that’s just amazing. They live in a small town in Italy called Paluello down the road from my cousins who abide in a lovely little villa since the 70s. This was the first time I had the opportunity to meet them, and for whatever reason, the the closest I ever felt to my grandfather (who passed away prior to my birth; my Zia is his sister). These two are the most lively, scintillating and hands down hilarious people. They don’t speak a word of English save for “hello,” “thank you very much” and “shut up!” These phrases were periodically blurted out through many a conversation or incredible life story. I particularly enjoyed when my Zio would tell my Zia to “Shuttaup!” and she laughingly mimicked him back.
My Zia is an amazing chef. Chris and I started to come down with cough-due-colds and she always had prepared the exact comfort food we didn’t even know we needed. We did splurge out last evening, dining a delectably genuine Italian pizzeria. This was thee most meticulously prepared pie and they just didn’t stop arriving. Since I can’t recall the sumptuous goodness, I invite you to feast your eyes instead. Commence droolage (I’m so hungry right now).
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4 Responses to One Last Night with The Family
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Like you dont even know, this makes my mouth water. To attest to what you stated, truly amazing people with such a colorful background. They are people you love once you meet them. Though not part of the family, they made me feel as if I was.
I was feeling far under the weather yet the food presented immediately perked me up. Never have I tested food that you literally do not want to stop eating (not to mention they wont let you stop, as my plate was refilled many times with nothing more than a smile and an expectation, that was met, to eat all in front of you)
If you havent noticed, they are talking (smiling as well) in these pictures, the both of them, and that was how the whole visit went. Talking, stories, food, the both of them talking simultaneously; and you couldn’t get enough, they leave you with such a good feeling.
As with Jess, I want to go back! Take me back!
….once again, love the pictures, cant get enough.
OH…. that is just comforting!! A big smile and all that food!
LOVED THE POST!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have such a way with photos and words, it’s as though you can transport the reader to be with you. You are very talented and I am so very proud everytime I look at your work.
Love, the momma bear
Wow is sitting here its 4:00am in the morning patty just left for work. I went thought all your pictures. And I am amazed to see what beauty you were able to catch. On a camera the faces of some of the people there looks our aunt and uncle. But most of all one of my favorite the peeper, little girls, the bids, and the bridge. I love them all the stores. You make me feel as if I am sitting there with you as you shot them. Well we know were that great eye of yours came from shhhhhh we won’t tell. I love your work and I love you.
Your favorite uncle
P.S you have grow into a beautiful young women