Today we went wine tasting, but this part of the day deserves it's own post because it was so awesome. My friend Brett (the one who came to the BBQ on Friday) just moved into a new place in Bacoli and invited Laura and I over for food and drinks with his new found neighbors Patrick and Christina along with his landlord Fabio and family.
It took awhile to find his house since Google Maps was no match for the random Italian roads. Once we arrived, we were both in awe. Brett opened his 10 foot iron gate (remotely, of course) and let us in. The first thing I said to Laura was, "Look at all the parking he has!" It was a good 40 square feet of driveway...unheard of in Italy! We got out of the car and walked along the concrete pathway to his patio. His landlord Fabio and his family had cooked us pizza and antipasto (appetizers), along with wine Fabio had made himself. Brett took us on a tour of his house, which was absolutely amazing. Jet bathtub, huge kitchen, the works!! He is seriously so lucky.
We went back outside and watched Fabio's wife making pizza in the brick oven outside. I noticed he had a lot of vegetation in his yard...and it was in pristine condition. The grass was bright green and a small lemon orchard lined the perimeter of his walls. This was the best house in Naples I've ever seen an American live in. We ate and drank, sharing stories about work and personal lives. It was a great time. We headed home reluctantly and I told Brett I was going to live at his house. He said it was no problem, so I am holding him to that. Laura and I drove home and we packed her suitcases to get ready for her flight out the next day. We went to bed and fell fast asleep after a long day of wine, food, and great people. A great day in Italia!
It took awhile to find his house since Google Maps was no match for the random Italian roads. Once we arrived, we were both in awe. Brett opened his 10 foot iron gate (remotely, of course) and let us in. The first thing I said to Laura was, "Look at all the parking he has!" It was a good 40 square feet of driveway...unheard of in Italy! We got out of the car and walked along the concrete pathway to his patio. His landlord Fabio and his family had cooked us pizza and antipasto (appetizers), along with wine Fabio had made himself. Brett took us on a tour of his house, which was absolutely amazing. Jet bathtub, huge kitchen, the works!! He is seriously so lucky.
We went back outside and watched Fabio's wife making pizza in the brick oven outside. I noticed he had a lot of vegetation in his yard...and it was in pristine condition. The grass was bright green and a small lemon orchard lined the perimeter of his walls. This was the best house in Naples I've ever seen an American live in. We ate and drank, sharing stories about work and personal lives. It was a great time. We headed home reluctantly and I told Brett I was going to live at his house. He said it was no problem, so I am holding him to that. Laura and I drove home and we packed her suitcases to get ready for her flight out the next day. We went to bed and fell fast asleep after a long day of wine, food, and great people. A great day in Italia!
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| Kyle, Laura, Brett, Bretts Landlord and wife, Neighbor, Christina, Patrick. |
⚓ Kyle
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