Throughout the trip, I was only homesick a few times. Thanksgiving day was probably the worst, because it is such an American Holiday that nothing else can compare, or so I thought. As I've said before, the villa staff was absolutely amazing. Somehow they got wind of our holiday and that we all might be a little homesick, and the next thing we know, the biggest thanksgiving feast I have ever seen is being laid out at the gala: a 33lb. turkey, heaping bowls of potatoes, artichokes, chestnut stuffing, rolls, beans, etc. Rosella even searched and searched to find us cranberry sauce, in the end having to settle for fruit jams. This was such an amazing display of hospitality and friendship. I think we were all a little overcome with how wonderful the villa staff were. Later in the night, we were treated to Bibi reading from her book of poetry, which was absolutely beautiful. None of us had known that she was a poet, so it was a big surprise. Her poetry was just like her personality: loving and sweet. The gala overall was a huge success. Michaele had also made us some of his sangria with fresh fruit, which was delicious, as you can imagine. I will never forget the people at the villa, or the experiences that we shared.
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