Our last day in Celano. While we did do a lot of packing today the afternoon and evening time was assigned to goodbye visits and a passeggiata. Zia Loreta had been feeling unwell for the last few days and was complaining of feeling dizzy. She really likes the water that comes from Sorgente Santi Martiri, (the top fountain and Celano's main water source), so we decided to bottle some of it for her as a parting gift. It was icy cold and very refreshing and I think she really appreciated it.
Next we visited Zia Guiseppina and Zio Vinicio with their daughter Laura (Adri's cousin). While we were there a procession in honour of some patron saints went past the balcony and a full brass band led the way.
After this we walked to the Piazza to meet Cassandra and who ever else we might find there. We found Nino & Rita again and spent some time admiring the colourful pictures in the piazza. In a side street we sat with beers and some nibbles and enjoyed the perfect fresh temperature and light of the evening. A few tearful goodbyes followed but there was something very wholesome about meeting on the passeggiata and saying our thanks and goodbyes.
So these were our last views of Italy before we were to drive down to Rome airport the next day. We had been well looked after by everyone. A huge thanks to Liane, Morgan and Lorenz for accommodating us in their lives for the last month. We appreciated it very much. It had been a great time. It was sad to be going. The last few days had been very relaxing and we kept saying that if we were coming back we would stay in one spot for much longer and just, relax! Our schedule had been at times a little gruelling especially when you consider the heat wave. Sitting in the street in Celano with a beer in hand enjoying the good cheer on a perfect summer evening seemed idyllic...
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