There was a solar eclipse while we were in Capri!!! All the Italians began pointing at the sky in awe and people bought special glasses to see it and took pictures. I saw it with two pairs of sunglasses on. It was so bright!

The exciting thing about it is that when you look up at the sky at home, you wonder if people on the other side of the world are looking up at it too. They were, and this time I caught a glimpse of them.

This whole trip was a dream. It took awhile to adjust to the idea that it was all reality and that I could relax and fall asleep and know that when I woke up everything would still be right there, waiting for me.

I teared up when Enzo drove away. What a wonderful man. You can just look at someone sometimes, even if they speak a different language, and just know by looking into their eyes that they are wonderful. He was so dedicated and worked so hard for us, always putting our needs before his. I shook his hand like Sebastian taught us and he patted my back.

I wish I'd had enough film to get a photo of him. And Orane, and Roberto. And all those waiters.

We took a taxi home from a restaurant last night. I rolled the window down. The fresh European air was so nice, but all I could think about was how badly I wanted to stay a little longer. But I wished to return when we threw coins in the Trevi fountain and I'm determined to make that wish come true.

I still can't believe I was in Napoli (Naples). I liked southern Italy better than northern. It had more character, more of that Italian style. The food was better too.

I am flying Alitalia, listening to Italian opera. I'll be sitting here for 9 hours. We are experiencing turbulence. I wonder if the Italians fly the same way they drive?

I am very sad the trip is over and I may never see these people again.

I feel very satisfied that I was able to see so much and meet so many interesting people. I feel like I really got to know everyone well. It was really the most important experience in my life and I'll never forget it.

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