The last time that I posted, I said that we'd been here for 3 years and that I was going to become an Italian citizen. In August, we'll have been here for 5 years and we'll be eligible for full-time residency. I've decided not to become an Italian at this time and a lot of what went into my decision is how the world has changed since we made the move to Italy.
With all of the immigrants coming into Europe, there's a bigger scare of terrorism these days. Most of them come through Italy first and make their way into the E.U. We were in Milan the night the Berlin terrorist was shot and killed. We were staying about 25 minutes from where he was killed by police after he opened fire on them. I still feel safer here than in the United States with all of the 2nd Amendment enthusiasts and gun violence happening in the U.S.
I don't regret making the move to Italy and we have such a great group of friends! Dancing Zumba and Latin dancing has become something that we love and it helps combat the weight gain from the incredible food that exists here! Most of our new friends come from the group of dancers that we've been meeting.
We've updated our house recently inside and out and put in a pizza oven in the yard. I've really become a decent farmer with my vegetable garden and have planted olive and fruit trees!
I'm thinking of starting up my blog again as I feel I have things and experiences to share that you might find interesting! My Italian is not as good as I'd like, but it's getting better.
Ciao for now!
