2005 December 31: Massimo and Alessandra flew in from Intra - Italy to spend their New year with us and to spend two weeks to study the people and life style of Kerala. Me and Dr. Abraham went to receive them in the airport and took them to Whyte Fort in Cochin. That evening we went to a temple in Thripoonithara where the fireworks was with a thousand "Kathina". We spent the new year eve in Le Meridien in Cochin where some film stars like Indrajith & Poornima and former Indiann Cricket team with Azharuddeen, Kapil Dev etc.. were present. The next day we participated in the engagement of Smitha and Vijay and then took them to Trichur. We participated in many Christian and Hindu festivals as it was the festival season. The next two weeks, they stayed in some unusual places with local people, eating local food, even trying the legendary 5.5m long saree.
I met them once later in 2006 when I visited Italy. They were completing the purchase of a new (very old) home in Intra and was planning to make it their home.
I got a mail from Massimo on 10th January 2008. "Yesterday at 8.00 a.m. was born Lorenzo.
We are very happy that Lorenzo just born have many friend as you in the word.
Thank you.
Massimo."
We are very happy that Lorenzo just born have many friend as you in the word.
Thank you.
Massimo."
The next message I got about him was from Daniele who called me on 2nd December 2008 to say that on 28th November, Massimo left us suddenly. It was a silent Heart attack.
Alessandra, alone with Lorenzo, less than a year old and with new home to pay for, battled courageously.
When we talked last time, Aless told me that one day she will come back to Kerala with Lorenzo to show him the places where Massimo and Aless went together.
We are waiting for you, dear Lorenzo. May the New Year bring you happiness and strength...
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