Random Pictures from Bari

We were at a contacts house and their parrot just flew and perched on Sorella comollo’s shoulder. He would not leave the whole time we were there. When we left we saw he had pooped on her coat.

Letter #7 and Pictures from Bari, Italy

Hey everyone!!

These week has been crazy but amazing. Last Wednesday we went to Polignano. I will attach photos at end :) It is this tiny town. but I had the best pizza I have had yet in Italy and the best gelato. IT WAS SO GOOD! We went with the 2 other Sorelle invece of the Wednesday before when we went to the grottes alone :) Polignano is beautiful. They have the most picturesque città vecchia (The old of the city) It looked like I entered a movie. I could not believe that people lived there :) 

More Random Pictures from Bari

Funny, random pictures from in and around Bari, Italy

I love this sign - it is so funny. It says "There is Only ONE TRUE LOVE. Philadelphia-One and Irreplaceable.”

Letter #6 and Pictures From Bari, Italy

Hello all,

I wish to apologize for my lame-o message last week. We were coming back on the train from Putignano and I was getting a headache ( I never get head-aches). We went to the internet point immediately to write our emails and I kept feeling sicker. I couldn't think straight :) Then I said to my companion, "Excuse me, i will be right back I just need to go throw up" Which I then went and did in a Bangledeshan internet point, with no running water or toilet paper in their bathroom. They also did not have a mirror so I came back and Slla comollo, "What's on your face" My reply, "Probably vomit :)" So we closed our computers and went home. I slept the rest of the evening and felt great the next day. We have no idea why I got sick but all is well now :)

Sending Christmas Packages

To all who want to send Sister Preston a Christmas package!

First, use the address on the home page of this blog at the top left.  This section will always display her current street address in Italy. 2nd - get moving on it! Plan on 2-3 weeks for a flat-rate package to get to Italy from here, and if you can get in the mail any earlier than that, it's probably better. The cheapest way to send anything is to use a flat-rate envelope or a small flat-rate box (which can both be obtained at the post office or requested online for free delivery to your street address by USPS - you can also schedule a free pickup online at the USPS website!). The flat-rate cardboard envelope and the small flat-rate box both mail for $17-$18 to Italy, regardless of weight. The next size up mails for $47...so I'd recommend small items - :).  If you are mailing something that weighs less than 2 pds, it is cheaper to mail in your own packaging.

Letter #5 From Bari, Italy

Hello all!!!

I am excited to get the chance to write you and tell you about my week :) Also Dad what was your address when you were here in Bari. Sorella Bellomo wants to know!! Mom I showed your mystery woman picture to sorella Gallone and she remembered her. Her name is Tonia Abbadessa. She married Fratello Curci but she died a few years ago. She had a stroke and recovered from it all by herself but then she had a second one. She was in a coma for about 4 days and then she passed away. Sorella Gallone told me about the funeral. She said it was beautiful. And Tonia seemed so happy and peaceful. It was a very good story. Nicola Virgiglio was the person you think he was. He was here at the time and he says he remembers you a little.

Letter #4 And Pictures from Bari, Italy

I am almost done with my first transfer, I cant believe it :) I love it here and I am glad because the mission president hinted that me and my trainer will stay together this next transfer!!! This week has been so amazing but first i will do business: