Guess I haven’t written for a few days.  We were busy with the move, getting food and supplies into the new apartment and I’ve been feeling puny.  

• We love the new place.  One street from the Vatican and we can hear the bells, and on Thursday we could hear the singing and the Pope talking over the loud speaker.  Andy went over to see the crowd at St. Peter’s.  We are getting settled in our new apartment and so far, we are very happy with it.  Kyle, our leasing guy, brought us goodies yesterday.  New skillets, pots and pans, a drying rack, and an upgrade to our wifi.  This American leasing company is wonderful.  The apartment belongs to a woman whose uncle was a famous artist and sculptor.  His name is Mongini.  His drawings and sketches for his sculpting are hung here…a huge improvement over the huge red lips and giant red rose “art” at the old place.  

Got ready to fix swordfish last night and it had gone bad!  Think our fridge wasn’t cold enough the first day it was in there.  So, had no dinner last night, but think we will survive.  We love having an oven and broiler.  Had broiled salmon night before last and it was so good.  Today I’m fixing leg of lamb.  Will make cuts in the meat and put chopped rosemary and garlic in the slits.  Olive oil all over.  Also having zucchini with red bell peppers and Parmesan cheese.  

Last night the rains started!  Supposed to rain today, also.  Too bad for the Easter crowd at St. Peter’s.  The storm last night was a doozy!  Lightening and booming, rolling thunder.  Pouring rain.  Good sleeping weather.  

That’s about all for today.  I’ll let you know how the lamb turns out.  Sure glad for Google since Cousin Mary – the greatest lamb cooker ever – isn’t here to guide me!   Happy Easter!  (Feels funny not making my famous deviled eggs!)