Italian Dinner

Last night Nathan, Catherine, Anthony and I traveled to a small town about 30 min from Lucca to see some friends the three of them had met last year. We arrived at the train station in Montecarlo (not THE Montecarlo) and found the Pizzeria that Rossano and his wife Francesca own, however it was closed. After a few minutes of being upset that the Pizzeria was closed we went to a group of men down the street to inquire if they knew Rossano. Rossano's father was sitting amongst the group and led the four of us to their home to greet them and give them a book about Chicago style pizza Nathan has purchased for them as a gift.
When we arrived they were both so surprised that they had come back, I of course was not part of the original crew so they were confused by my presence, and they welcomed us into their home. They have a newborn baby named Amanda who was precious. We talked for awhile and Catherine and I played with Amanda and then they invited us to stay for dinner. She cooked an egg and cheese appetizer, salad, bread and a delicious pasta with fresh tomatoes. It was a fantastic meal accompanied with wonderful new friends.
I feel as though I got an authentic Italian experience and hope that more will come my way as I continue here in Lucca.

I am having a wonderful time. Lucca is incredible and work is a little hectic but is slowing down now that everyone is getting into a routine. I miss you all and hope you are having wonderful summers. Please email with updates on your life!

Pictures from Paris

Paris

I had a lovely time in Paris with Sarah. She was such a great hostess. The first day after recovering from jetlag I walked all over and saw Notre Dame and the Opera House. After that we had dinner and drinks with a few of Sarah's friends.
The second day I walked to Musee D'Orsay which was AMAZING! There was a whole room dedicate to Van Gogh, Renior, Monet, Manet, and the list goes on and on. The Museum is located within an old train station so it was extremely interesting to see the curatorial decisions that were made.
I left Paris yesterday and arrived to Lucca around 7pm. Words cannot describe the charm of this city. Little boys play futbol in the Piazza, old women drink cappuccino on the stoops, people on bicycles dodge the foot traffic. The sights and smells are wonderful and I know I will adore ever moment I get to spend here.

Hello Friends!

Hello friends! I am setting up a blog to help document my time abroad this summer. I currently have two weeks until I board the plane to Paris on June 6. I stay with Sarah Blackburn until June 9 and then I am off to Lucca until July 15.

After that, I am back to Paris to travel for a week with Sarah, no plans have been made yet as to where we will head. And then back to Cincinnati on July 23.

I hope you will all keep in touch through email kaye.oberhausen@gmail.com or keokaye15@yahoo.com

Keep checking as I will post pictures and stories throughout the summer.

xoxo
Kaye