Arrival in Port Melioria
As we pulled into the port of the isle of Melioria, Rico and I thought we would be the first to get off the ship. We were so ready! But what a surprise when everyone rushed, and we lost each other in the crowd. I waited on the dock and kept calling out Rico's name.
It was exciting to be in the new port and to see everyone so eager to find their new homes. It was also exciting to see the sailors at work, and the dock workers who hauled in the cargo that we had brought with us. I did not realize that we had brought so many containers, and was amazed to see the great pile of barrels and crates that the workers put on the dock. Meanwhile, I kept calling out Rico's name and looking here and there, hoping to catch sight of him.
Finally Rico came up to me - we gave each other a hug as if we had not seen each other for so long a time, even though we were separated for less than 20 minutes I suppose. By now everyone else had left the dock to find their quarters in the village of Melioria. We took a moment on the dock to look out at the great expanse of blue sea and to wonder where the rest of our friends were.
"Do not worry, Fiorino," Rico said to me. "They will come soon. We will all be together again."
Rico is someone that I trust and so I can only hope that my friend Rico is right.
My dear Boys,I was so glad to find you when I finally arrived in Melioria, with the rest of the children from Venezia.And you all look so well and happy. I am greatly relived that you all seem to have settled in so well.