Lucca in Tuscany: Yes, it really is THAT nice!
My grandfather, Tranquillo Lupori, migrated to the United States at the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, only my great uncle, Pete Lupori, and I have returned to reconnect with the Lupori clan. We first met in 1981 when my girl friend (my current wife) and I participated in a foreign exchange program in northern Germany. At the end of the courses, we travelled to Italy and met my mother’s family in Torino and then made our way to Lucca, Italy to meet the Luporis. I had no idea then, what a deep and long-lasting impact the visit would have. Check this out, a picture from 1981:
From left to right: Guido Lupori, my father’s great uncle, Luciano Lupori, me and Primo Lupori. Luciano and Primo are Guido’s sons. In the mirror you can see Primo’s wife and my future wife!!!
Many years later we,ve managed to stay in touch with my family even though it took many years to return. Now all my contemporary cousins have families and all the children are girls (with a few exceptions). I want to share a few pictures of the home (and area around) of my cousin Natalia and her husband Ivano. La vita dolce:
August 11th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Oh James, What a handsome fellow you used to be! Keep posting, we’re enjoying your trip. By the way, I have begun posting on Lynnwood again in your absence - someone has to keep things going around here.
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:59 pm
WOW! Who knew you ever had that much hair. But seriously, that’s a great picture of you with your family.
I’m enjoying looking at the pictures of your trip, and am jealous that you’ve been able to be away for so long. Hmm, so are you ever coming back to the States?