(not necessarily in that order)
We left Canobbio at 6:30 this morning, to drive to Malpensa airport (outside Milan).
After our traditional cappuccino and brioche with Silvio and Graziella we boarded a short flight to Zurich, followed by a twelve flight to San Francisco and — voila! — we’re back in California.
One thing I loved about living in Europe were the desserts, because they’re so much less sweet than those in America.
As usual, Silvio made lunch for us, but today Fulvio provided dessert: una torta di mele. The literal translation is “apple cake,” but it isn’t cake the way we think of it at all.
Bottom line? It was literally so good that Ramesha and I — who never bake! — asked Fulvio for the recipe so we can make it once we’re back home in California.
This photo captures the essence of why we’re here: the joy of being together after almost four years.
I don’t know that I’ve ever seen Ramesha’s father, Silvio, quite this happy before; he’s absolutely radiant with joy.