The episode of their elimination Eleonora and Fabio Caressa they saw her at their home, together with the listening group they have set up ever since Beijing Express it began, and with Benedetta Parodi at the stove. At a certain point, when Damiano Carrara of the Pasticcieri mentioned their name, effectively marking the end of their adventure, Eleonora and Fabio hugged each other in the living room of their house as if their hearts were still there, in Laos, amidst the disgust for the freshly chewed Seven Monsters and the effort of hours and hours of sinking the pedals of the bicycle. «Watching the episode again we were moved because we relived some very profound father-daughter moments that we shared together Beijing Express. The emotion was great”, says Fabio Caressa who, thanks to the Sky Original program produced by Banijay Italia and broadcast every Thursday evening on Sky and streaming on NOW, managed to show the public the most private and emotional side of his person.
What did you feel when you were eliminated?
Eleonora Caressa: «Definitely sad, because a journey that was very important for us was coming to an end. At the same time we were also aware that we had had a wonderful journey together and that we had built our relationship regardless of not having reached the end.”
Fabio Caressa: «I wasn’t happy with how it ended. I felt sorry not only for myself but for Eleonora, because she was having so much fun. I didn’t expect it.”
He didn’t expect it because it was Damiano Carrara who eliminated you, who said he eliminated you because you were very strong: was he right?
Fabio: «I would say no, especially because at a certain point I even risked dying. We didn’t feel particularly strong, but very united, yes.”
Fabio, at the moment of elimination, chose not to greet Damiano: an unsporting gesture, don’t you think?
Fabio: «He was very disappointed at the time. Especially because the night before we had toasted a beautiful day spent together. I really didn’t expect it. And all this has fueled a certain nervousness.”
Have you forgiven him?
Fabio: “There’s nothing to forgive, it’s a game.”
What is left to the Caressa’s Beijing Express on a human level?
Fabio: «Eleonora and I understand each other much more quickly. Not to mention that she helped me especially in moments of greatest tension and difficulty.”
Eleanor: «I’ll try: I think it depends on our zodiac sign. Dad is Aries, so he immediately goes into a rage, while I’m Libra: for me, balance is everything. This of Beijing Express it was our first trip alone: we didn’t know what to expect, but we were sure that we would support each other because in our family we always do it.”
Fabio: «It’s something we do: we try to support ourselves in all things by trying to improve ourselves. I learned so much from Eleonora and her generation, which I like very much.”
What did you learn from Eleonora?
Fabio: «I always learn from my children. From her I understood how important it is to stay in balance in things, even if I have never been good at maintaining it. In my career I have always put a lot of emotion into it, and I think this will never change. If you are born round you cannot die square.”
Eleonora, what did you learn from Fabio?
Eleanor: «How important it is to give it your all. When he leaves, dad puts his heart into it and always works hard, not to mention the fact that he isn’t afraid to be emotional. I think it’s nice to have a father who isn’t afraid to be seen as fragile.”
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