Jess: Hi, how are you doing?
Maria: hi! Nice you're writing. 
Maria: I'm good, you?
Jess: as well, thanks. 
Jess: Are you still in Italy
Maria: Sure, I like it here, generally
Jess: generally? hahaha
Maria: Yes, it hasn't been so nice recently here
Jess: why? 
Maria: General situation, growing racism, frustration, xenophobia...
Maria: This is a bit worrying
Jess: really? I remember Italy as welcoming and nice!
Maria: Yes, maybe for Americans
Jess: I see.
Maria: not so much for Africans or Eastern Europeans
Jess: Sad to read that
Maria: But I think it's happening everywhere right now
Jess: Yes, even here in the US
Maria: Exactly...
Jess: I was thinking about visiting
Maria: oh, you're always welcome here
Jess: I will write you if I know anything more
Jess: it's only a dream for now
Maria: ok :)
Maria is still in Italy but finds the general situation with growing racism, frustration, xenophobia worrying. Jess is surprised by that as she found Italy welcoming. She was thinking about visiting Maria, but it's only a dream now.