On Saturday Pat drove me to the train station and I boarded a train headed to Torino. It only took 2 hours and cost 8 euros. I love riding on trains too because I always image I'm a character in an old classic movie. Once I arrived in the city I went unloaded my stuff and went to my favorite place in the city-Blockbuster (okay it's not really my FAVORITE place but I do enjoy what they offer). I bought two fozen pizzas (they come two in a box), coca light, a pint of Haggen Daas icecream, and three movies---walah instant date.
On Sunday I went to church and was happy to find that the English church got a new pastor. They had been looking for sometime and he and his wife arrived two weeks ago. They are from Scotland and I couldn't help but think during his sermon, "man he sounds just like Mrs. Doubtfire" (I know Mrs. D wasn't from Scotland but they sounded the same) The sermon was very entertaining and I really enjoyed the singing. Before the service started a new couple walked in and sat behind me. They asked me if this was my first time and I replied, no. Turns out they just got married 2 weeks ago and went to Rome for their honeymoon and Umbria. They are now in Torino for three weeks doing research for their PHD's in History. They live Santa Barbara but she is from Missouri and he is from Texas (Houston). They had to leave early but we exchanged numbers so we could meet. After church I enjoyed my freedom at home.
Today I went to Piazza Castello to meet John and Lindsey (the couple from church) for lunch. We went to a cafe downtown and had a nice visit. John went to ATM for his undergraduate so we had a lot to talk about in that area. After lunch we decided to walk around the city and I showed them a few of my favorite places and pointed out some interesting facts (you can take the girl out of tourguiding but you can't take tourguiding out of the girl). I had a great conversation with them and am looking forward to hanging out with them more in the future. At three I left them and headed to the other side of town to pick up the boys from camp. They wanted to play in the park for awhile so we stayed for an hour and then came home (which takes 30 minutes by bus). At home, luckily they were tired so I didn't have too many problems with them. Filippo built a really cool fort in the living room complete with lights and ac. I'm pretty sure he's going to grow up to be an engineer because he is always building things and making puzzles. While I was fixing dinner Ruggie took a bath and when I went to check on him I found Filippo in there with him. I didn't mind until they decided to try and "sink" the bathroom. Water was everywhere including on the nanny. But I calmly got Ruggero dressed and fed him supper. I figure Fil would come out in his own time. When I went back to see if he was done, I nearly fell over with shock, he was cleaning up all the water...I mean every last bit and then he got dressed and ate dinner (is this one of my kids?). The rest of the night went very smooth. Still haven't heard on the job interviews yet but will keep you posted.
(Oh and about the title of the blog, all cafes here are called bars so don't worry I wasn't boozing it up at 12 in the afternoon)
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Oh Pooh It'll do to tell all about Bars! It was good to be on windows with you. Sounds like you are making headway as a Nanny Good Job! Miss you but enjoy every minute and live it up. yours always grams
Your pictures area absolutely beautiful! Sometimes I still can't believe all the amazing things you get to do (what a wickedly awesome cool friend I have!) Hey when Juliana gets to be the boys age you can come give me some pointers ok?
Keep having fun!
MP
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