Posted on 08/20/2005 11:31:21 AM PDT by an italian
Hallo everybody. It’s again me, Claudia from Italy.
Last July I went to America, just for vacation. (Actually it was my “maturity vacation”… I’ve just finished my high school and I took this trip before to start university next October). I’ve already posted some threads about my trip, but some of you asked me more. And that’s exactly what I’m gonna do.
I spent more than a mount in America. I stayed in New York City and Washington D.C. Two very beautiful cities, very different, but so interesting.
What can I say about America? Your land is a wonderful one. I felt home there. People were always so kind with me, I mean with an Italian young lady who is a little bit shy: they always tried to make me friend.
I love America. I liked America before my trip, but now I really love Her. Her way to live, her way to face matters. When I arrived in New York City I was, of course, a little bit scared of terrorism because of September 11th… But if you spend ten minutes (just ten minutes)in the Big Apple you forget who Bin Laden is. NewYorkers are really brave people: they live and smile and laugh and go on. Yes, at the World Trade Center the atmosphere is not happy, but you can breathe air of Patriotism there. And that’s touching.
One Sunday I went to a game at the Yankee Stadium (it was the match New York Yankees versus Texas Rangers and, unfortunately for Texas, Rangers lost… Poor Dubya!) and at the beginning they played the American National Anthem. There was a little girl sitting next to me, she was no more than six years old and she was there with her grandpa (or at least I suppose that). When she heard the notes of the Star Spangled Banner she immediately stood up, took of her Yankee hat and, with a hand on her heart, she sung. Without her grandfather told her a world. That was the first time I saw that such of things and it was so… Great. I was standing next to her, my hat took away but without a hand on my heart (it was not, after all, my anthem) and only then I realize I really was in America.
What a great country you have! And what a great President you have now! (Thank God George Bush is still your President… If Kerry had won last November, probably I would have not came to Washington…). I supported President Bush yesterday, I support President Bush today and I’ll support President Bush tomorrow. As an Italian I’m proud of what my Government is doing standing by your side today.
Please, do not misunderstand me: I love my land. I’m Italian, not American (see my home page and you’ll know). I’m proud to be an Italian, but America has a special place in my heart.
That’s all, more or less. I hope I’ve not bored you.
I apologize for my bad English.
God bless you.
Claudia
The picture of the White House could have only looked better had there been a stiff breeze to unfurl that grand old flag.
I get choked up inside when I see it fully extended waving in a breeze with a deep blue sky background. It is a flag for all peoples. It represents courage, bravery, strength, heartbreak in spilling of blood for freedoms sake. Your country and most of Europe held it dear, as they where freed from tyranny. Sadly so much has had to change. No one "owes" America anything for favors performed, other then to join with us for pursuing true freedom for all that seek it.
In this, your country are amoung those nations that have choosen to support freedom. Your soldiers that have died, and currently serve in Iraq, shall not be forgotten.
Protecting and dying to maintain the freedoms of ones own are patriotic. Protecting and dying for the freedoms of those that cannot do for themselves is both full of Honor, and of a Godly nature. Thanks from one American to the Italian people for not pulling out support of this effort to free a formally oppressed peoples. You show the world you stand on the side of what many consider a righteous cause.
You seem like a nice young lady.
Please remember that America runs from Barrow to Key West.
It's in the "tween places", the so called "fly over country" where most Americans live.
Some folks might even joke a little about judging the totality of Americans by sampling "just" New York City and Washington D.C..
But that could possibly be considered rude, (while everyone is deep into an honest "moment"), and therefore, that would be wrong. Very veeery veeeeery wrong.
grazie tante!!!!!!!!
I know I have to see America more. And that's exactly what I want to do.
Claudia,
Thanks so very much for being the reason for this wonderful thread.
As you can tell by the posts, we are all very proud of where we live. And so should you be. Italy is a wonderful, beautiful country. And, you're right, the food is fabulous there.
I live just a few miles from Mount Rushmore. If you ever come to America again, I would be honored to be your tour guide.
Great post. Thank you.
It's not a matter of "if" my FRiend, it's a matter of "when". I'll be back.
While in New York, I can only offer one piece of advice: Don't drink the water........
"Great post. Thank you."
Not to appear theatric, but as General George S. Patton Jr. said many years back. "I meant every word of it".
I'm just kidding with ya a tad.
No way do I see you having any trouble "gitting 'er done".
;^)
I could tell you meant "every word of it".
As the wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, etc. etc. of military men.........I know it when I see it. Patriotism is not only my heritage, but my legacy.
A very moving article - Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words about my country. I am glad you came to visit and hope that you may visit again.
"As the wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, etc. etc. of military men.........I know it when I see it. Patriotism is not only my heritage, but my legacy."
May the good Lord who made all keep you and yours under HIS Wing as a mother hen does her little ones.
Semper Fi to you mom.
Dasani bottled water comes from the New York City Water supply. Gee, those Coca-Cola people have no idea what they're doing, do they?
If you decide to visit Los Angeles....freep mail me. I live near the beach & can show you around.
...and recognition of humor is not in your resume'......
you should send your letter to the New YOrk Post
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