Thanks Joe and Fabio. I have written a letter to the Maria Valotti Joe had found for me and translated it on-line, so fingers crossed. I also have emailed the 2 addresses Fabio gave me for Ceranova and Lardirago. This is very exciting stuff, as I am planning to visit Italy and Slovenia in September of this year. It would be wonderful to meet some relatives as I have never met anyone from my fathers side of the family. Thanks again for the help and I will keep you posted. Alexandra from sunny Brisbane, Queensland,Australia