We arrived in Bergamo on Saturday morning. I am actually in Mapello, 10 km outside of town with Antonio and Bibiana. We had dinner Saturday night with their 2 sons and their wives, and three grandchildren. Beautiful children!!! They also have a small dog named Pepe. The next community over is the birthplace and baptism site of Pope John 23rd. It is impressive how proud they are of him.
Sunday we walked all over the upper city of Bergamo. Its walls are over 1000 years old. Several beautiful churches and a palace with a garden. The Rotarians who showed us around have limited English so matching it with our limited Italian has been amusing. It has strengthened our Italian skills. We took the cable car up to the upper city and walked down after dinner. I was thankful we did not reverse the order. The upper city is THE upper city.
Bergamo has 100,000 people and much industry. I am spending Monday at Caritas International who is working in Africa. Tonight we meet the Bergamo Rotary club and tomorrow we speak to Bergamo South Rotary. Both evening events. Wednesday we move to Monza.
Ciao!
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