Our Notable Memories of Italy and Germany
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Over our lifetime we made many visits to Italy and except for one time all our travels were done without a tour guide. Either by ourselves or together my wife and I were able to face alone the challenges that can occur when traveling or living in a foreign land. Most travelers have a tour guide to shield them from the people and the difficulties that can arise, therefore they can focus more on what they are seeing and what they are told. However they miss out on encounters with the people. Many of the sights we have seen have left lasting impressions, but we have found most of what we remember most fondly is our encounters with the Italian populace. There are people who I never knew by name, but only by the incidents that occurred when I encountered them. While others I met repeatedly and got to know quite well. In almost all cases I was fortunate to interact with persons who demonstrated a special charm and generosity.
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About the Book
Victor Damico’s memoir begins in 1963 in Syracuse, New York, where he and
his wife Yvonne decide that she and their three children will move to Italy with
her parents while he works on a special assignment. Yvonne’s Italian background,
language skills, and personal connections open the door to an intimate relationship
with the people, culture, food, and landscape of Italy that develops over decades.
Victor reveals his insights into the Italian system of healthcare, driving on local
roads, and sampling the pleasures of ne dining from one culinary region to the
next. Another job opportunity for Victor takes he and Yvonne to Munich, where
they explore the wonderful parks, cycling paths, and cafes and later venture into the
nearby countryside for hiking and exploring mountain villages, gardens, and spas.
This travel memoir tells the story of the author’s travels throughout Italy and
Germany during the years he and his wife lived and worked abroad.
About the Author
Victor and Yvonne made many trips to Italy
and Germany and lived together in Munich
for four years. ey formed lasting bonds with
the people they met abroad. e author has
written four previous books about his travels.
Victor resides in Syracuse, New York.