Vacation in Italy

In the past days, the parents of Lauren, my son’s american girlfriend, came to visit Italy to see and get to know the land where their daughter now lives. In one week they visited Milan, but most importantly they stayed in Valle d’Aosta to explore the area. Both passionate about free climbing, they were struck by the majesty of the Alps and so amazed by Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc) they wanted to take a closer look, and were able to thanks to the cableway that goes through the Mère de Glace. To travel in the little streets of the towns in the valley, between typical stone houses was an unforgettable experience for them. “Here is the Italy I wanted to see!” was the comment of Vic, Lauren’s father who was visiting our country for the first time, while Cynthia, her mother, a very sweet woman with the same blue eyes as her daughter, expressed her joy with a big smile. They left enthusiastically, already hoping to return this coming winter to go skiing in the Alps. We all know how beautiful our country is, but to hear it in the voice of others who are experiencing it for the first time, reminds us of the privilege we have to live in a place that is truly spectacular. It is sad that those who should value and preserve this great land don’t know how to do so.