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Boy, have we been had!

Two of our best friends, Mary and Sal joined us last year in SienaMary to go to Scuola Saena Iulia with us and study Italianand Sal to do other things, such as researching his father’s career as a Carabinieri, or federal police officer, back before WWI, and to go on excursions with Karl.We last saw them in June, when they visited us in Lottsburg for a few days. We outlined our plans for our trip to Europe this year, saying we wished they could join us.

We didn’t hear from them after that. An email sent when we arrived in Rome was not answered. We were a little concerned, but they are very busy, especially with their grandchildren so we didn’t worry too much.

When we got to Siena on Sunday, we sent them a picture of Leslie Ruth having a aperitivo on the Piazza del Campo,saying “Wish you were with us.” Again, no response.

Then, on Monday, just as we were pushing open the door to the school, what did we hear but, “Well, hello!” And there was Mary, with her grand daughter, Sarah!

They had decided to surprise us. And what a wonderful surprise it was!