Phoebe Backler: Finding a sense of place

 
When my husband, Dave, and I first moved to Milan, our ideas about community were largely based on our experience working for Outward Bound in Ely, Minn. Our Outward Bound community was an enclave of young idealists who hungered for adventure and a better world. It was easy for us to connect with people who shared our values and interests and we formed deep friendships. In truth, though, it had not provided us with a road map to for how to build a sense of belonging in our new place.
 

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