Sunday started with Mass. It was a beautiful service with a young priest who engaged the children. After mass I saw the professor who gave us our tour of St. Michael's Grotto. We talked for a little bit and then a lady came up and asked for my name. It is fascinating on just how curious people are when they know the Americans are in Town.
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| Two Roccos. |
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| People of Orsara |
Back
to Peppe's place, we prepare for our "Sunday Meal". We start with a
little Prosecco and some light appetizers. The the courses begin to
flow. We have some more orrechiette with
fresh tomato sauce. Lamb was fabulous on a bed of greens. The meal takes us 3 hours to savor. Eating is a pleasure and a
blessing. Italians certainly know how to enjoy both! 
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| Entrance to the Old Oven |
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| Explaining how this oven has been used over time. |
Later in the evening, we head over to see Angelo Di Biccari the owner of Pane Salute. This is the old town oven that has been working since 1526. A gentleman approaches and asks if I am Carmella Fragassi. We discuss family, relatives and then he invites us to his cafe and gelateria later on. Small towns such as these create community through their food and families. It is such a great reminder of how simple and pleasant life can be.
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| Storing the Bread |
After the tour of the old oven, we head over to the modern side of the Pane Salute. Here the ovens are hot and ready for a nice pizza treat! Pizza cooked in less than 5 minutes. Talk about fast food.     Then we stroll back through town. It was a quiet Sunday night and our bellies were full.
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| Good Night Orsara |
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