This is slightly overexposed pic of our dinner table. From left Marco, our guide, Nikolai, Karen, Micah, Kelly, Joel.I could hardly speak during our introduction to the group. We were supposed to say who we were and why we came on this trip. But as each of my boys said, "We are John and Karen's son" the emotion welled up. When it came to me, I could not get a word out. All I could remember was my father saying as he became sick last year "I just want my family around me." Finally, after what seemed like forever, I said that this was a special day because I was in Puglia with my family. My dad's death, my cancer, my surgery made me appreciate how special this trip was going to be.
More and more I understand how past and future come together in the Puglia present.
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