Pt. 2 Famiglia, Food, Fun

​Vito’s apartment is located on a hillside partially overlooking the city while also providing a view of what appears to be olive trees, something that Gaeta is famous for worldwide. Parking for the structure is beneath the actual apartments themselves. One thing that stands out about Italy is that a considerable amount of walking is necessary, not to mention healthier for those of us in need of exercise. Most elevators are generally small and compact and do not afford much space in which to transport one from the ground floor to a higher elevation. For example, at the hotel it required separate trips up to our room in order to get us and our luggage settled. Vito’s apartment complex had only a staircase as did most other residences we visited.


Seeing Wilma again was very exciting and after exchanging the typical Italian greeting, gender notwithstanding, “kiss on both cheeks” greeting, we were treated to our newborn cousin Giulia. Holding her was such a joy and we were ecstatic to have a new member in the family. 


Wilma had prepared a wonderful meal for us which consisted of pasta (of course), mozzarella d’ bufala (giant balls of mozzarella cheese made from the milk of Italian Mediterranean buffalo), and prosciutto and salad, topped off with dolce (sweets). After a hearty meal, Vito took us to an arena where a volleyball match was being held. Vito broadcasts for various sports events (primarily futbol-soccer as we in the United States call it). Afterward we visited for a while and then Vito escorted Greg and I back to the hotel where a good night of sleep awaited us.