Luciana

Luciana is in her early 50s. During the summer she and Giorgio drive down from Bologna in their camper and park in front of the beach and live there for months. They have a few good friends in the area that come by to visit. They enjoy the nights talking, drinking and making popcorn for the kids in a parking lot. Wakes up with sun and goes to the beach for long walks every day. Always smiles and exudes energy. Always wants to know what we are cooking for dinner. Has a tendency to give unrequested parenting advice.

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