My last stop before meeting my family in Rome was Formia, a small coastal city between Naples and Rome. A friend of mine from college put me in contact with Luciana and Vincenzo, a wonderful family that was happy to bring me in for a couple days. Needless to say, their hospitality was top notch. I was treated to some excellent Italian cooking by Vincenzo, a “clever” cooker in Luciana’s words, and to warm conversation with Luciana throughout my stay. One of their two sons, Pierpaolo, came up from Naples to show me some sights and beaches in the area, from a local perspective of course. The whole experience was great, and I hope to see Luciana and family soon so I can return the favor back in the states.