(view of the port from villa)Cio miei famiglia e miei amici! I have finally settled in molto bello porto de Genova, a sprawling Italian city on the picturesque Mediteranian coast. The villa where I will be living is a100 yr old, 3 story, classical italian palace complete with studio space, kitchen, living area, and bedrooms- with a grotto out back and multiple terraces the villa is a sight in and of itself. We have already stomped around the city and realized that the rich food will be countered with daily romps up and down loads of steep stairs. Genova is sited on both the ocean and mountians, providing a very intense labyrinth of steps and views! Today we learned that all drinks are served with "aprito" or appetizers which are free-these are not small portions either, they are delicious cheeses, breads, panini, grills, veggies and endless other treats: a cultural norm found only in Genova. It has been rather cloudy and rainy so look for more pictures once the sun comes out.
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