Quite a bit has happened since our last post. Having only moved into the house for a month we were shaken by the terrible earthquake in the early hours of 24th August. Being a fair distance from the epicentre we were very lucky, still a frightening experience but has made us think and all be more aware of the area we live in which can only be a good thing.

Our trees have continued to produce fruit enabling us to make peach jam and two batches of fig chutney. We now have an electric dehydrator and have had dried apple, pear, peach and grapes.

On Thursday 15th September Sophiea started the local Italian school. A huge step for her and us, she was very nervous and excited but had a good time. It is good to get back to some routine and she has so far embraced the experience coming out of school smiling with a thumbs up. We know we have a long and possibly bumpy journey ahead to get her fully integrated but at the moment are enjoying the fact she is happy and eager to learn.

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Finally for now we have a new arrival, Ebony, who joined us on Saturday. A very lively and friendly kitten who I am sure will keep us all on our toes.