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Thanks, Erudita. It means a lot to me that you guys help and share information, especially without being judgmental about it. I'm learning a lot from this research and I owe you guys a lot.
Normally I'd bake cookies as a thank you, but you're all far away, so let me know if you ever come to France. Maybe I can show you guys around.
Thanks, Julie. I've been to France a few times (the first time in 1973), but no immediate plans to return there. The last time I was in France was probably a year and a half ago. What part of the country are you in? I've been to several areas.
Erudita
It's said Italy was a country of Saints, poets and navigators. There's no more trace of the poets and navigators but, fortunately, there are traces of the Saints. All the Italian towns are voted to a Saint and one of these is San Gennaro, well-known for his miracle. Who was San Gennaro? San Gennaro ...