Greetings from Pavullo, the town where forward Luca Toni is from.

 Last night our "Zio Gino" saw Luca's brother at the little pizza place in town. So I met him

 It was so, so, so cool. I asked him  "dov'e Luca," meaning where is Luca.  He said "Luca is in Munich" and then he and my Papa in law talked for a minute.  Maybe he is upset because Luca is not in the WCQ?, or too many people come up to him and say "you're Luca's brother?" Guys, it was really nice to meet him.



By the way, our cousin Michele plays for Pavullo 15 year old soccer team. Anyways we are having a blast, now that we finally got some sleep

Guys, we are moving fast  and time flies!!!!

 Today, Tuesday I am  in Pavullo, tomorrow , I am heading to Crespina! Crespina is right outside Pisa. I will be watching the 2010 World Cup Qualifier match ITALY - REPUBLIC of IRELAND here.  Incredible, everyone we talk to say Lippi is crazy for not having called up  Sampdoria forward Antonio Cassano for the qualifiers.   I have seen a couple Irish football fans here in Italy, but way more for the Azzurri!

           

Okay the food is AMAZING, I ate so much last night, Tortellini with Prosciutto and Formaggio. And the house wine so far has been perfect. After dinner they treat us with Limoncello!!!!!!

Friday, I am heading to  Montalcino, and Saturday we fly from Roma to Athens.

I will be in Athens for 4 days until Wednesday, and from Wednesday to Wednesday will be in Napoli. We will have internet the whole trip, I think!

Guys, just amazing!   The Autogrill had Easter eggs wrapped in AC Milan, Juve, and Inter wrapping paper !   No love for Napoli and Roma here in the Nord!!!

Anyways we are having a blast, now that we finally got some sleep zzzzzzzzz

Let's keep in touch and cheering for the Italian National team!

Ciao from Italy!

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