In Viterbo I got to visit another geologist office where he gave me two presentations about the types of rocks in Italy and how they utilize seismic data. I even got to play with some of their geologic software and we discussed the differences between Oklahoma rocks and those in Italy.
In Bolsena we were blessed with a wonderful translator! Francesca is only 16 years old and she was absolutely amazing! At lunch she was even able to translate a conversation between her dad and I about wind energy b/c he is an engineer that builds wind farms (so interesting)!
In Rieti my host mom, Monica Palazzoli, was the best cook in the world! I can't wait to try her pastry recipe. I'm still missing her food. Although Giampiero and Monica (host parents) didn't speak English it was as though I could understand them perfectly. They're son Gian-Marco also informed me that he knew of OKC b/c he watched the THUNDER in the playoffs! So, OKC is officially famous!
While in Bolsena we toured an olive oil production company.
In Tivoli I spent a day with Francesco Poggi. Francesco is a geologist that owns a Travertin Quarie. The production process was pretty amazing and so was the sulfur water. The sulfur water is known for it's healing powers and I will say that my feet were SUPER soft for a couple of days after I got in it. He was even kind enough to give me a piece to take home!
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