I knew it was too good to be true. Gesepe said he would be taking me to a beautiful place today and to meet him at 8:30am. Little did I know that it was back to the olive gardens and picking up the tree trimmings!! It was a beautiful place and the hillside was overlooking Anversa. I spent over four hours picking up and bundling tree clippings. I am really getting good at using sharp tools.
After leaving for lunch, I had to take a 2 hour nap because of my cold. I didn’t even have a chance to say hello to the puppies or the donkey. I have been successful at NOT getting sick the whole trip, but everyone was sick here, so no luck.
It was very cold in the afternoon and we made a fire in our fireplace in the apartment. The farm was deserted because there was a going away party in Anversa. I was given the task of watching the kitchen until they return; apparently there are guests for dinner tonight. Liz made a dessert for the party and I was very happy when Nunzio came in and took a piece and gave me some. I can blame the missing cake on him.
We decided to go to town for dinner instead of eating on the farm. It is about a 10 minute walk, but steep downhill (which means up hill on the way back). We have a flashlight so I am not too worried. The restaurant won’t open until 8pm; I am really getting use to eating lunch at 1:30pm and dinner at 8:30pm. I will have to adjust when I return to the states.
It is hard to believe that there is only two weeks left before returning to the states. I am trying to prioritize everything I want to do (or buy) before my departure. Where did three months go!
Tomorrow we are walking up the hill with the sheep caretaker. We will be leaving at 10am. It will be a long hard day. If the sheep can do it, so can I.
Ciao for now
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