After spending all that money in the supermarket, I was ready to live out yet another fantasy of my trip; And that was to invite some new friends over for drinks and to got to dinner with them. We made plans with Steve and Cindy to join us for apps and qfor drin and the we would go to Alchime, a very hip restaurant in town that Peter refers to as the night club. He knows he can get a decent martini there!
We thought we were going to hear some jazz but unfortunately someone in the group was ill. The word either got out that there was no music or even though we’re New Yorkers and often eat after 9:00, apparently we were still early for the Italian crowd, because it was just us four and another couple we were introduced to, Raoul and Anna. And we all ordered the same thing WHICH Imwas informed is JUST not the thing Italians order out because it’s what they eat at home. Well really?! It was delicious, I believe I was a tagliatelle con sugo e polpetti. Tutto squisto!
Cindy had had Gin Gibson at our place and I don’t know if she switched to vodka, but she and Peter were loving them those onions! There was discussion up at the bar with the young female bartender and Peter because he returned with his Gibson in a martini glass AND that’s the way he likes to drink his martinis and Gibsons period!
Guardia is a small town and everyone is so friendly. The influx of foreigners (many Americans) has not negatively impacted the town; Some new businesses have opened which cater to the new arrivals and their tastes, I believe Alchime is one and certainly a welcome addition. 
Speaking of Guardia….
To be continued…
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This is my favorite of your blogs: so relaxed and living like natives soaking up local color. Happy Birthday and many more!! Alice