"God Opens a Window"

"God Opens a Window"
Oppede Le Vieux, Provence, France

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

The Zanchi Family

La famiglia Zanchi è veramente la mia famiglia Italiana. This wonderful group includes Duccio and Ughetta, husband and wife, and their three sons, Cristoforo (not pictured), Vanni, and Nicolo. Last summer, they saw me in the street from their terrace in Piazza del Campo, and invited me, a total stranger, into their home for The Palio. They welcomed me with openness and sincere interest. I have returned three more times to their home. On each occasion, the depth of their generosity touches me, most recently at the July 2007 Palio.

Our first encounter in August 2006.

VANNI 2007


NICOLO 2007


UGHETTA, 2007

NICOLO, UGHETTA, DUCCIO 2007