15 January 1933

Ciao amicos!  Sono arrivato in Italia! The food is so incredibly delicious in Italy! I am loving it!  On my daily trip to the bakery, the handsome son of the proprietor, who greets me on my daily visit, flashes his pearly whites and says “Ciao Bella,” as he hands me my morning espresso and pastry, “I am looking forward to you meeting my parents as we dine under the stars this evening.”  I have never been so excited and giddy in my life!
After my lovely morning excursion, I take a detour home and pass by the beautiful Trevi Fountain and make a wish as I toss a coin into the fountain of hope and wishes.  I can just imagine Aunt Gladis smiling ear to ear!  As I toss my coin into the fountain, I make two wishes.  I make a wish for Aunt Gladis hoping that she is in a great place and I make a wish that this evening’s dinner will go well!  After my wish making, I go back to my hotel and get ready for my dinner tonight.  I flip through the local newspaper and I come across a news story about Italy’s Prime Minister, Benito Mussolini.  This fascist leader views communism as a threat to the world.  I wasn’t really in the mood to read about Italian politics so I placed the newspaper down and continued to pamper myself for tonight’s dinner.
I will write tomorrow to tell you all about my exciting evening and how it goes!
Ciao!