Tuesday, December 10, 2013

WELCOME HOME, MONICA!


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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

WELCOME HOME, MONICA! HAPPY TERRA MADRE DAY!


We were so excited yesterday to welcome Monica and her friend Laura home from India! They had THE BEST stories to tell, and we were honored with hearing them first! Basically, the stories went…the most fantastic thing we did was…the greatest event was… the most amazing thing we saw was…the most delicious food we ate was…and the most disappointing thing was the 70-hour trip home! Their whole report was a report of the senses, and it must have been a trip they will never, ever forget.  Thank you sooooo much for sharing some of your stories with us. We look forward to hearing lots more!

Being 2 very blond and beautiful Western women, of course they got lots of attention from the Indians…wanting to take their pictures and touch their hair and skin. They decided to just take it in stride and consider it a compliment.

Oddly enough, their main reason for stopping by here on their way to Monica’s home was that Laura is graduating from college this spring and is very interested in the Slow Food University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy, where Peter studied last year! He showed Laura pictures and told her all the ins and outs of the University and its application process, and she finally just said, “STOP! I’m leaving for there RIGHT NOW!” After which, her jetlag set in, and she took over “Monica’s room” for a short nap, relieved to have it all decided! Have a great time, Laura. Let us help with contacts and knowing the area.

Today is Terra Madre Day! A celebration of Mother Earth’s local foods! Julie Shaffer and I are hosting a Potluck tonight, and as of now, there are 54 people who have signed up, and 5 more have given a verbal YES! You will hear more about that tomorrow. It’s going to be FABULOUS, and Monica’s excited to come back and help us with it! We’re excited about that, too!

Welcome home again, Monica and Laura. You are always welcome at our house!

Colleen

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