Valerie Carmana Mayer is the outgoing Italian Honorary Consular Agent in Christchurch. After almost three decades in office, Valerie tells of her experience, including her best advice to the incoming Consular Agent. While talking about her life, Valerie tells the story of her parents, originally from Lucca (Tuscany): a remarkable story of endurance, and family and community support. Cartolina wishes to thank Valerie for the many times she’s been a guest at the radio programme