This morning I finally unpacked my suitcases.  3 weeks and 2 days after I got here.  It’ feels good.  But our apartment is missing a few things.  I need to run to Wal Mart.
Our new place is really nice.  It’s just been rennovated, and all the bathroom and Kitchen furnishings are brand new.  The rest [...]

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I think we’re making progress. Some days it’s hard to tell. We still live out of suitcases. Most of us anyway. Actually, we signed a contract today on an apartment for the 3 guys. That means by Thursday when we move in, the 8 of us who have remained in transit this entire time will [...]

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In the main cathedral here in Salerno is buried the arm of Matthew, the disciple, Saint Matthew, or San Matteo. Each city in Italy has a patron saint and Matteo is that for Salerno and tonight there was a big parade and festival all over the city center celebrating his commemorative day. To celebrate there’s [...]

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10 days and I still haven’t unpacked.  No one has.  We’re all waiting on a 4th apartment.  The Gallos actually are getting settled in their place, and I’m really thankful for the way that has worked out.  They’ve had some problems, but their landlord has been very helpful.  The rest of us, however have squeezed [...]

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I arrived 4 days ago, but it feels like about 2 weeks. It’s strange how changing environments so dramatically can make home seem like such a long time ago. 4 of us arrived early, the rest of the team (6) came Saturday, but it feels like we’ve all been together for much longer than 48 [...]

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