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A Roman cousin

29/10/2015

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Today was an interesting day.
We caught the bus to meet a Swiss-born cousin who has lived in Rome for over 50 years. Margherita is a first cousin to my father, Werner, and Hedy (mentioned in previous blog posts). I wasn't really sure what to expect given I'd never met my cousin before, but based on my affection for the rest of the cousins, I thought we'd enjoy a coffee together. To my delight we enjoyed much more that a coffee. 
Margherita is an interesting lady! She shared some fascinating family stories and gave us an excellent tour of parts of Rome we would have missed on our own. Great detail was offered on the city, it's politics and local churches. We absorbed as much as we could. The kids requested no more church visits at the end of the 7th or 8th one, but we did see some beautiful art and architecture.
One of the reasons that it was nice to meet today, was because we have had a painting my Margherita's husband hanging in our home for about 10 years. Unfortunately, Franco couldn't join us today to share the story about it himself.
One of the highlights today was lunch. We went to a restaurant that Margherita has been going to for years, and I can see why. I enjoyed a fresh antipasto plate while sitting in a quiet square looking at a beautiful church. It felt like an authentic Roman outing.
Thank you for a great day, Margherita.
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Margherita and Ursula
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at the Pantheon
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My mom has always liked the Vatican, so we thought it would be nice to send the good Catholic girl a postcard from Vatican City. I had to laugh at the postage stamp; it seems even Korea (Corea) finds us here. The "Blue House" is the presidential home in Seoul.
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Margherita
29/10/2015 17:35:29

Dear Ursula, it was such a great pleasure to meet you, Barry, George and Molly today here in Rome. I am really grateful for having had this opportunity to spend a few hours with you. Thank you for your very kind words on my behalf. I love Rome, even if it is chaotic and despite many things that should be improved. But the beauty is abundant and inspiring. We have moved through a small area compared to what Rome offers, but you still have more days to explore other areas. I am not a good guide at all, but as I said at least I hope I have transmitted my enthusiasm. Even though I have lived in Rome for over 50 years now, I still might need another 50 years to see its treasures and even then it would not be enough!

I immensely enjoyed the conversation with you and Barry. I admire you both for the passion you put into life and for the love you share within your family. George and Molly are fantastic children and so kind and content (I fully understand that so many churches in just a few hours were a tiny bit heavy on them! :) ) In that area the concentration of churches is really amazing! But they all give us a reason to sigh in wonder, because of their own particular artworks.

I have much enjoyed your diary here and it will be a great pleasure to follow you through the next four months of your world tour! BUON VIAGGIO! Hugs to all of you and please send our love to Betty, John and Linda when you get in touch with them.

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Betty Borg
3/11/2015 16:27:54

I am happy that you got together ...lots of memories of my visits and everyone's kindness and the fun with joyful people.
We have a lovely fall day, 25 degrees. I am tired from outside work so I am enjoying these travel stories and pictures. hugs to all. Betty

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