LIBERATION

With great relief we learn from the news that the hostages in Egypt have been liberated. The information released about them is still very vague, and it is difficult to understand they were liberated because of a military blitz, or if a ransom was paid. We will wait for further details, especially since Fabio and I are directly interested in the matter: if we are kidnapped, are we sure that someone will get us back home? We hope! In case of the contrary we will at least live the last of our days in the desert. It raises and interesting question: is it better in the Sahara or the desert created in our cities?

EGYPT: SECURE DESERT?

The question raises much speculation, considering that the lats events I wrote about pertained to the abductions that occurred in the desert.
The information in our possession, certainly reliable, confirms that the zone in which Fabio and I will cross is absolutely safe and sheltered from the possibility of crossing an unsafe band, like happened in the south, at the boarder of Libia and Sudan. However, I was told that this part of the desert is always considered a high risk because many bandits use this area to cross from one country to the other. The Oasis of Farafra, where we will depart, is 100 km away from where the abduction occurred, and even safer is the arrival location, El Barhein, farther to the north.
Therefore, Fabio and I confirm our intention to cross the desert, which is considered one of the more charming places in the Sahara and today one of the safest....inchallah!!!

HELP

Every day I receive e-mails from people that, after having learned of my expedition or reading my book, ask me to help them to find their path or surpass their daily difficulties. Often they are young and the fact that they revert to asking me for help is very interesting because from my experience the most valuable thing is: from the other side, reflect and stimulate the consciousness because that is what supports you through difficulties. And this outlines the road that is most clear for my future: to help the others and to go ahead, and to realize my dreams. When you have an objective to achieve, all comes to life with great intensity and life gains a new flavor.

OUR DESERT

Fabio and I will cross the 250 km Egyptian desert on foot. From the Oasis of Farafra to that of El Barhein, awaits for us a long distance of very high sand dunes, without water.
Like always, there will be a support team to give us any needed help: also this time my husband Oscar will take part as a member of the medical team, as well as Daniel Tonani, the head of my last support team. It is a great team and they are sure that this expedition will be organized and followed very professionally, but above all with passion for what we are doing. They will drop water supplies daily and Fabio and I will find them thanks to GPS technology. The count-down will begin soon, and I can't hide my excitement for the adventure that awaits us.
Oriana, the wife of Fabio instead, has already been counting down to the event: relax Ori, everything will be great!

YES, YES, YES!!!!

Fantastic, our dreams are coming true. It is official, the first annual mini marathon for disabled in Milan will be open to everyone, friends, supporters and sponsors.
November 9th at 10 am it will depart from the Arena, go past the Duomo and return to the Arena. In total the race will be 5 km and is to support disabled youth participating in sports. The entire event is a charity to support this cause.
Fabio and I will be in Milan: we have decided to leave for the desert the day after so that we can participate with our friends in this event.
Shortly there will be a new website for the event with information on the mini marathon, which will called "New Frontier"
We are waiting for you all, for this big sporting event and charitable cause, supporting those who need the support the most.

THE LOSS OF RAIMONDO BUCHER, THE CHAMPION UNCLE

Tonight Raimondo Bucher died. He was world record holder of deep diving in the 1950s and commanded parts of the aerial patrol of the Horse Rampante in the last war. He was the brother of my mother, and I always called him Uncle Champion, because the stories of his enterprises charmed me as a little girl. To think of "No limits" athletes in those days was inconceivable, but he attempted enterprises, that for the time, seemed impossible. Climbing, underwater, piloting: in every discipline he was always the first one and the best one. The gold medal of athletic value was given to him, the most decorated in sports. He was blessed with an exceptional physical health and knew how to maintain it. With this comes the loss of a symbol of competitive sport pure and unconcerned. Good bye uncle Raimondo, you will be missed me a lot.

IT BEGINS AGAIN

Here we are again together after the summer break, however Fabio and I, never we suspended the trainings. We are both in shape and full of enthusiasm and of energy to face the two months that separate us from the large events of November. During the summer the media told of attractive and often dramatic news. Above all the tragedy on the White Mountain: which especially hit us because this happened within a few days of when Lauren and Max went for their ascent of the peak. Destiny is really cruel and unpredictable. Tomorrow begins the Paraolimpiadi: for all of the athletes participating in such a significant event for sports, our affectionate omen. Fabio and I always hold them close in our hearts and in our thoughts. Good luck, boys!!