Last Wednesday in Potenza Picena :(

I am starting to get emotional about leaving Potenza Picena.  I know it won't be the last time I ever see it.  Even though I leave early Saturday morning for Venice to meet up with the family, we are making a pit stop next Friday to visit.  Staying in Potenza Picena has been fun, exciting, and relaxing.  I feel truly peaceful being here.  The Boccaccini's have been such a wonderful family.  They truly invited me in to be one of them.  I feel like I have known them my whole life.  Their friends and family have always been kind and thoughtful, and trust me they will never let you go hungry.  If they think you are hungry, then they make more food and say "MANGIA! MANGIA!"  Even if you say your full, they will say "MANGIA! MANGIA!" and before you know it, you are eating more food.

Wednesday morning was absolutely beautiful.  We had another great morning at the beach.  For lunch, we went to Alfredo's mother's house.  The food was delicious as usual.  Afterwards, Michela dropped me off at my friend Chelsey's house.  I feel like I am in middle school again because I am so dependent on my family.  I find myself in this situation often, "Michela, can I go to Chelsey's?  We want to go shopping and to the beach, and we might get dinner?" Michela's response, "Wow! That's great!  We will drop you off and pick you up.  Have fun!"  It really is quite humorous.

Chelsey and I headed into Civitanova Marche to look at the shops and do shopping.  I bought Italian pasta and olive oil to bring home.  Chelsey got a few things for her brother and boyfriend, and a olive oil spray for herself.  All in all the shopping trip was a success.  The only thing that got in the way was the rain, but we had umbrellas to help us out.  When we finished shopping, we headed back to her place.  Her host mom had invited me for dinner, so I was going to hangout for a bit.  We watched a movie, and we were able to get it in English.  The Mac computers are able to give you the option of what language you want the movie to play.  The movie selection we had was Disney, so we watched Tarzan.  I forgot how much I loved the music and the movie all together!

For dinner, Chelsey's host mom made pizza.  I absolutely love how the Italians make everything.  They do not go to the store to buy frozen pizza or a pre-made cake.  They have all the ingredients in their kitchen.  The pizza was absolutely delicious, as usual.  We had margarita pizza, mozzarella and sliced tomatoes pizza, and pizza with prosciutto.  Again, absolutely delicious!  When dinner was over, the doorbell rang.  My ride had perfect timing, so I gathered my things and headed out the door to go home.

I love coming home to Potenza Picena.  There have been a few late nights, so I usually have stayed at Chelsey's house.  (Yup, our middle school sleepover!) It was nice to spend the night, but I still like to be in my own bed in my own room.  I really am going to miss my room with a view in Potenza Picena.