Ciao a tutti, love the music.

Sin, I finally watched the first episode last night and I was surpised that I actually enjoyed it. The kids were really cute...I love the two sydneys......and the little southern boy was adorable. And Gordovo?  I felt bad for the ones kicked off, but I noticed that they didn't really show them getting rejected, like they do the adults. They'd probably have people calling up ready to stone 'em. LOL But I was very impressed with all of them. Sydney 2 making salmon en papillote impressed the heck out of Gordon...and me too. I better pay close attention. 

The book sounds interesting, I like fictional books that center aound real historical events like that. Is this a published book or does she just write for her own enjoyment? Wondering if she is an established author or just starting out. Either way, that's pretty cool.