O sole mio.

About a month ago I had the great opportunity to travel to Italy, my parents’ home country. I had the chance to visit Italy many times throughout my life, but this time was even more special: I got to visit my Mother’s place of birth, Naples, where she grew up, went to school and played with her friends. What an incredible place!

My parents both left Italy at different times of their lives: my mother in her teenage years; and my father in his 30s. They both met in Venezuela and have been happily married for many years now. She never talked much about it because of her memories of World War II, I imagine, but when we where in Naples she opened up to me and told me oh so many great stories—some happy and some sad, but all very interesting and unforgettable. I understand and love my mother more than ever after this wonderful trip.

You can see some of my pictures from my trip to Italy at my flickr page. — Claudia, Senior Designer