Italy

  I am missing my Italy very much today. I served my mission there and loved every minute of it. I've been home for two years but sometimes it feels like I just left. I left my heart there and I am still working on getting it back, however, I don't think I ever will. I think part of my heart will always be there and I'm ok with that. 

  Italy is everything people think it is. It is wonderful! The food is amazing, the cities are beautiful and full of history, the driving is insane, the people are loud and full of love for everyone, and they are as catholic as everyone thinks. 

  I served in three different cities. Catania, which is in Sicily, Rome, and Taranto, down on the cost in the heel of the boot. Each city had it's unique things I loved about them, but I loved the people I met the most. Italians are..... How should I put it..... Loud, stubborn, obnoxious, crazy, and absolutely wonderful. They show love like I've never seen before and they are so easy to love back. They would give you the clothes off their backs and then bring you to their house and feed you all of their food. They are generous, kind and determined people. There is never a dull moment in Italy. 

  I am really hoping to go back one day very soon and visit the place and people that stole my heart. One day very soon I hope!