New Friends

When we arrived in Siena, we hoped that finding new "Italian Friends", as Anna would say, would be easy. Here at the villa where are staying, we could not have been luckier. There are two other families from Novartis staying here with us. One family, who is from Rome, have two daughters ages 7 and 4. 7 year old Giulia speaks both Italian and English, while 4 year old Marina may not speak English, but clearly understands. We have also be fortunate enough to have Eapen and Mia, also 7 and 4, from Munich here with us for the last week. While they speak neither English nor Italian, it has not slowed down the playing.

The first BBQ of the season!

Last Tuesday night, we all went down to the Campo to hear Giulia sing with the rest of the Sienese school children.

The pool may still be a little cool, but always warm enough for splashing.