On the Sunday (6/9/09) we decided to give the beach a miss as the wind had really picked up and swimming in the sea had become quite rough, especially for dad. So we drove along the coast to San Remo and Bordighera. Just outside Bordighera we stopped at a lovely seafront restaurant for lunch. It was sunny, warm and beautiful and after lunch Saboohi seized the opportunity to have a quick swim in the sea. The following day was Dad's 83rd Birthday and our last full day at Laigueglia. We spent the day on the beach and thankfully the sea had calmed down so that dad could have a final swim. Unfortunately Dad had no presents to open, only cards from the 3 of us but after supper in the restaurant the entire Garassino family came in with a fantastic Birthday cake singing "Happy Birthday" (see group photo).Despite having already had 2 sweets Dad managed to devour a slice of the delicious gateaux and even had a little bubbly too! Well it was his birthday!
It has been lovely seeing the family again, relaxing in familiar surroundings and reflecting on past memories and absent friends. We bought a lovely potted alpine plant to lay on the grave of Nicola (Antonietta's brother who died in the 90's) and Nonna Delia (Franco's mother who died in 2002) in the cemetery and we smiled at memories of Jack Totney who was a friend and work colleague of dad's and the reason why we came to Laigueglia in the first place. They are forever in our thoughts and our hearts.
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