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I was in the Navy Reserves in 2001 and after 9/11 I was recalled to Gaeta, Italy. I have never been to a country that was so beautiful, historic, friendly ... and oh yes had such amazing FOOD!!!

One day as I was walking from my boarding house up the hill to where I was stationed, a young man began jogging beside me. As he began speaking in flawless English (even though he was Italian), I found out that this was Nicola. We became fast friends. He showed me his hometown of Gaeta which included walking up Montagna Spaccata (Split Mountain) where locals say that the mountain was split into three the moment Christ died. We went to the Grotto of the Turk deep in the mountain and it still gives me chills thinking of it today.

But certainly one of the best things about Gaeta is the beaches - they are so beautiful. I daily walked the beaches and I've never been as healthy as everyone who walks every where. It was heart-warming to see young couples playing with their children in the park as the older couples would hold hands while walking. Gaeta is a very special place where you walk everywhere and never think of crime.

From the beautiful churches, some of which were built in 915, to walking on the beaches, to just walking around looking at the beautiful Italian people just living life, I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to live and experience Gaeta.

I will never forget Nicola and his generosity in giving his time and interpreting abilities to making my stay in Gaeta the best ever. If you are ever in Gaeta, find Nicola - for he will make your visit to Italy a lifetime memory.

Follow Nicola's advice and you will fall in love with Gaeta, as I did. Before you leave, you will already be planning your return to Gaeta.

Enjoy your holiday!

LINDA WILLOUGHBY