My host family is amazing! My roommate, Meg Reesing, and I are living with all-around awesome Italians. Our host-dad Stefano was in a famous 90s band, that I can only describe as the Italian love child of No
Doubt and Ricky Martin, called 'Dirotta Su Cuba'. Here he is circa 1990 rockin' out with his band when flashy fits and sweet euro-dos were acceptable. They still are actually, it's pretty great: (Stefano is the one in the sweet white fit)
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...Vanessa (our mom- best Italian mom ever) makes us eat all our pasta which is not difficult, as it is the most delicious food ever, and Neri (their little 9-yr.-old) runs around loudly presenting his ever-changing opinions about the history of the "Carolina's"-he has an obsession with the American Revolution & Civil War and tends to ramble adorably from time to time. I think the Patriot (in Italiano) has played seven times or more since Meg and I have been living here, it's great.
Doubt and Ricky Martin, called 'Dirotta Su Cuba'. Here he is circa 1990 rockin' out with his band when flashy fits and sweet euro-dos were acceptable. They still are actually, it's pretty great: (Stefano is the one in the sweet white fit)
https://mail.ku.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=6f57ca888df647d6b474539a0c0c3848&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fwatch%3fv%3dVpc_JuyhXIA%26feature%3drelated
...Vanessa (our mom- best Italian mom ever) makes us eat all our pasta which is not difficult, as it is the most delicious food ever, and Neri (their little 9-yr.-old) runs around loudly presenting his ever-changing opinions about the history of the "Carolina's"-he has an obsession with the American Revolution & Civil War and tends to ramble adorably from time to time. I think the Patriot (in Italiano) has played seven times or more since Meg and I have been living here, it's great.
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| Neri as Dante in a school play |
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| View of the Duomo from the terrazza |
Since it is close to impossible to find an American Revolution get-up in Italy, Neri resorts to a pirate hat and camouflage, clearly the next best thing. Meg's family, who are visiting her in late July, are planning on bringing some serious American toys for Neri, everyone is excited for this- mostly Neri. --Cat Novak
Isn't it wonderful to be able to totally immerse yourself in an Italian family? And it sounds as though you have been placed with an extra-specially great one. Have fun. They will remain friends for the rest of your life, and maybe you can get Neri to come to visit you here -- or even attend KU!!
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