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Article: The lady with the dirty feet.(@naples.af.mil)
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- Airman
- Article date:
- April 1, 2004
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They were warned about "her." Friends and colleagues described her as a beauty to behold, but cautioned George and Amy Lamont that if their eyes gazed downward they would discover her dirty feet. Some even refer to her as the armpit of Italy.
"We chose not to listen and to form our own opinion," said Mrs. Lamont, who was introduced to Naples almost three years ago.
As they became acquainted, they indeed found elements of dirt, litter and crime that define the stereotypes Naples is known for. But everyone has faults, and like good friends, the Lamonts were willing to overlook these undesirable traits.
"I think it's like any city. All have ...