These photos are proof that Sunday's prima communione mass was hectic and very nice.
After attending this rite of passage for 3 years in a row, there are a few things you can count on at this "grande spettacolo". First, everyone turns out in their Sunday finest. Or at least they try. You see the full range of fashion, from the grand senora to the punk kids. All in their best. Second. Confusion and crowds. There is never one seat empty as the child's complete extended family is expected to show up. No one takes charge and we all seem to move in mass not really knowing how it all works (at least for us foreigners). Lastly, since our church reserves the second Sunday of the May for prima communione, there are always conflicts with several important things in our lives. For instance, yesterday was Mother's Day. Who cares about moms when there are cute kids in white robes running around. There was the Antique Market in the carrugio. Imagine if you had to find a parking spot yesterday? Finally, there was the annual Marcia di Chiavari, a 12k run in the hills behind our home, which for the last 3 years Sam has been unable to run because of this conflict. Porca Miseria!
If you want to learn more about our little church in Chiavari click here. Scroll down till you see "Parrocchie On Line...." 3rd over on the top row is S. Giovanni Chiavari. Click the link and then the English Flag! I cannot believe I found this in English! Uno Miracolo! Now I can learn the historical importance of the church we attend!
Click on over to Joanne's blog for the complete photo journal of the day and you might get a feel for what I have been telling you about.
As for Sam and his running, he is training for the next race, "Le Cinque Campanili" in Zoagli, the most difficult 12k race in town! 6k uphill and 6k downhill.
A tardi!
Krista
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