On the final Wednesday of our Italian semester, we had an amazing celebration. Knowing that their American guests would be missing their traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home, the Vasta family and their staff made us our very own party filled with food, drinks, entertainment, speeches, and art. It was such a great way to wrap up the semester. Having had our critique, we selected and displayed our favorite pieces of artwork for the Gala dinner that evening. Friends of the Vasta family and other locals joined us to have a feast consisting of an entire plate of appetizers, a plate of pasta, a33lb turkey, stuffing, eggplant, green beans, mushrooms, rolls, pickled onions, potatoes, and to top it off, a layered chocolate cake for dessert. Water, wine, and homemade sangria were available for us to drink with our dinner. Local art figures spoke about our artwork, and we handed out gifts and thank yous to the wonderful people at the villa that made us feel so much at home. Once most of the visiting guests left, the students watched a Thees production. This picture slide show triggered the reminiscent feelings that would only continue to grow after leaving the villa. What an amazing night!
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