The story of us!
A long, long time ago, way down in mafia ridden Sicily, a young Italian couple escaped the clutches of tyranny. They sought refuge in the north, where they gave birth to a spirited baby boy who they named, Nicola. With the mafia once again on their heels, they fled to Africa, where they tried to blend in amongst the boere.
The wildness of Africa resonated strongly with young boy. Soon, the pasta eating, wild child had flourished into a wild man, ready to seek fame and fortune, not to mention the company of a fine maiden. He set of to Maputo where he was told that good restaurants were few and maidens were plenty.
Roughly about the time the Italian couple were escaping Al Pacino look-alikes, another couple were also on the run. Somewhere on the west coast of Africa, a Portuguese diamond prospector and his wife were forced to flee the savage conflict unfolding there. Back in their motherland, a most precious jewel was born to them, Patricia. When she was barely six months old, they decided to brave the dark continent again, but this time swopping sides just in case and heading east. There, the good people of Mozambique were much more welcoming and Patricia's future sparkled with promise. And so it was that the Wildman and the gem of a maiden came to meet.
Despite his obvious charms, she was determined to explore life 'down under'. We all make mistakes, please do not hold it against her. Nic, despite an initial aversion to marine travel unless rigged to a kite, set sail for said sweetheart across the savage sea. Heroically, he rescued her from the colony of ex cons, and having to listen to Bruce and Sheila saying G'Day Mate' all day long.
The two lovers returned to Maputo but once again she grew restless. Her sense of adventure took her this time, to her birth land, Portugal. Nic would have none of it. Perhaps Christopher Columbus would have given up, but Nic, motivated by love, was determined to sail away again. Patricia realised that they belonged together and returned with him. Just to make sure she would not get any more travel ideas, Nic promptly made her part of his food empire and knocked her up for good measure.
The only thing that remains to be done before they live happily ever after is for him to put a ring on her finger. For old time's sake, they decided to declare their undying love on the very ship of their many voyages. Please be part of this chapter of their romance by witnessing their wedding aboard the MSC Sinfonia. Love to our friends and family Nicola and Patricia


