Over the Wall Camp

This summer I volunteered as a counselor at a camp for terminally and chronically ill children -called Over the Wall-in England. Here are some pics of the crazy things we had to do as counselors from doing a Rave to dressing as animals for breakfast. I attempted kayaking-only to go in circles with the river current. The last night ceremony, our kids wrote wishes on a paper and tied them to helium balloons and set them free-wow!! It was an amazing experience for all-next summer I will do the one in Scotland-probably a week for siblings of these kids and then another week with the ill kids. Why not join me??? Ckout the websites for these camps. (Over the Wall)

Paciano Go-Cart Races

Every year Paciano has a go-cart race which begins at the top of the village and ends at the end of the wall going around some major corners while going at record speeds. The sides are lines with bales of hay-no casualties-a few wipe-outs by some very serious men racing and going for the 'cup'. It was quite an exciting night.

Denise and my adopted Nanas

Emma and Rita are my 2 very special ladies in the village who guard Porta Perugina-the main entrance to my street..I have also adopted Rita as my 'Nonna'. She is in her 80s and walks all over the village daily trying to keep 'fit'. They both greet me with hugs and kisses daily. I adore them.

Halloween in Paciano

Here are a few of the scary trick or treaters in my village. Had all 12 kids come by! I had candles, lit pumpkins, skulls, and scary music blaring out of the window for all 12 kids. They loved it. What else would you expect of someone who lived in Salem for 10 years!!!!

Cortona Photo Exhibition

I had another exhibition in Cortona for 2 weeks in September. There were lots of tourists from the US and good customers!

Village Quiz Show

Our annual Quiz Show competition of teams brings out the most creative teams. Here is Alice in Wonderland-There were 5 groups and I was one of the judges. There were questions that had to be answered and skills and tasks performed. And I was one of the 4 judges-even accepted bribes............

70's Birthday Party

Some leftover hippies...........

Elisabetta's Birthday

Never does a birthday go by without a celebration dinner. Here is a jolly group for Elisabetta's party. Notice Alicia holding on for dear life as we all lean over.

Grape Harvest

Lisa from Salem came for a visit and we were able to organize a vendemmia (grape harvest) for her. What a grip he has on her!!! Not bad for 86 years old.

Tango in Buenos Aires

Just returned from Buenos Aires and here is a sampling of the tango dancing.

Potential Import from Argentina

Just wouldn't fit in my suitcase..............