About a week ago, I walked into the Piazza, to be greeted by the sight of an area crampacked with historic cars. I'm not talking Fiat 500s, but rather Chitty Chitty Bang-Bang cars and more...it was absolutely delightful!
While I was taking in the sight, the phone rang with an unknown number; turned out to be a couple I'd heard of in a restaurant weeks before (long story) who had bought a Fiat 500 like mine! They wanted to get hooked into the network of rallies and so on, and they had also happened across this event. This reminded them to call me, so we happily sat down for some coffee together.
The couple (Oscar and ???) were a Red Cross surgeon and nurse for many years; he is from Milan and she is from France. They were most recently in Syria and Kiev, but have spent time in Iraq, Rwanda, and more tremendously dangerous places. In retirement, they have decided to enjoy some peace and quiet in the Umbrian hills. Completely in love with the Fiat 500, they purchased one from its original (local) owner.
Their car is not only the same color and model, though! It turns out to have been made on her birthday...and it will celebrate 50 years the day after mine! Fate has clearly intervened, and I have invited them to the party we will be having next week.
I have included a few photos taken as the cars were leaving to give an idea of the types of vehicles involved...
Love,
Alexandra
While I was taking in the sight, the phone rang with an unknown number; turned out to be a couple I'd heard of in a restaurant weeks before (long story) who had bought a Fiat 500 like mine! They wanted to get hooked into the network of rallies and so on, and they had also happened across this event. This reminded them to call me, so we happily sat down for some coffee together.
The couple (Oscar and ???) were a Red Cross surgeon and nurse for many years; he is from Milan and she is from France. They were most recently in Syria and Kiev, but have spent time in Iraq, Rwanda, and more tremendously dangerous places. In retirement, they have decided to enjoy some peace and quiet in the Umbrian hills. Completely in love with the Fiat 500, they purchased one from its original (local) owner.
Their car is not only the same color and model, though! It turns out to have been made on her birthday...and it will celebrate 50 years the day after mine! Fate has clearly intervened, and I have invited them to the party we will be having next week.
I have included a few photos taken as the cars were leaving to give an idea of the types of vehicles involved...
Love,
Alexandra
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| The caps and goggles! |
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| The red car had external gear sticks |
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| This was a Guardia di Finanza car, complete with 2 agents in historical uniforms! |
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