Last Days in Bari

One of our former missionaries, Miguel, from Bolzano, is now engaged to one of our former young adults, Valentina, from Foggia.  They came to Bari on our last Sunday and we invited them over for lunch.  

Our last Monday night, Bari Poggiofranco Ward had a farewell party in our honor.  What a gracious, kind gesture. It was so good to see so many dear friends as we prepared to leave our mission.  

And here we are Tuesday morning, January 10 all packed and ready to drive to Rome!  Arrivederci to our lovely apartment and beautiful Bari!

Talent Night at Bari Liberta`

 Our last Saturday evening, we enjoyed participating in a ward talent night at Bari Liberta` ward. Lots of different acts and many were non-member friends.  Here's bishop Pappagallo singing "My Way" in English.  

Dawn accompanied the missionaries. 

And here is my companion playing her piano solo. She did great! 

Mini - MTC

Our last Saturday in Italy was one of our favorites.  We participated in a stake wide Mini-MTC.  We were so pleased to spend the day with many of our GANS and youth of the stake. They each got a calling letter and a name tag.  Youth from nearly every unit in the stake came to Bari. 

On the left is Stefany, she is preparing for a mission.

 

How we'll miss Lele Leone, one of our stake YA reps.  He is such a natural leader. 

Looks like he will miss us too!  

We got to use one of our new pickle ball sets during our break times. 

Another favorite YA, Andrea Dorgia. He always has a smile on his face and is another natural leader. 

Soccer, ping pong, foosball and pickle ball were free-time favorites. 

President Ranieri, from Catanzaro, drove his motor home filled with youth about 4 hours to get to Bari for the event. He's been branch president for 11 years!