we are now home -- what a trip home!

we thought we were coming straight from brussels to sfo -- wrong! we had a short layover in chicago at the o'hare airport. not enough time to get from plane, thru customs, collect baggage, check baggage, ride tram to new terminal, new boarding passes and get thru security. we missed our flight home. damn the xbox. that's what got us held up in security. the bag had to be emptied and rescanned. if i was as fast as jill and not carrying 2 big ass bags - we would've made it!! they were able to get us on the next flight - not on standby either. instead of arriving at 5:30 we came in at 9. didn't get home until midnight. poor paul had to be up at 4:30 to head out to modesto for work.

what an amazing trip. duomo was the highlight for me. went in a few times to light candles for loved ones who have passed and ask for blessings for all my friends and loved ones. pretty powerful thing.

jill had the trip and opportunities of a lifetime. she met some great friends from all over the world. hopefully, they keep in touch.

we did make one very special friend. shonna silvas-camera, fantastic lady with a great hubby. she came in to milan to visit and go with us to castings. we searched for international markets and just had a fabulous time getting to know each other. she made it very hard for us to leave.

ciao -- better get that all out now. i'll sound like a dummy saying it here!!