This and That, Then Say Goodbye
The last three weeks in Sicily and Italy have flown by and now it’s time to return home. While waiting in airports during flight delays (and …
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Last Day in Florence
Life has bittersweet moments, here are a few. This morning we said goodbye to long-time friends Gill and Des (front & right in the photo) who …
San Gimignano & Wine Tasting
Marco, our driver for the day picked us up at 9:00 am for wine tasting and a visit to San Gimignano. We were ready for this …
We on our own in Florence – Shopping!
Antimo left Florence today and headed to Rome, which left Jim, Jani, Des, Gill, Dick, and me on our own. Now what do we do? The …
A Day in Florence
Believe it or not, there were a few churches we hadn’t seen in Florence. Both churches that we visited today are treasures. One had an ornate …
Florence at Last!
Travel day! We left Bologna and arrived in Florence early afternoon. It’s only about a 40-minute trip by fast train. We had a lot of luggage …
Ferrara – A New Adventure
Ferrara is a city in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. It was the first modern city and one of the European capitals of culture, arts, politics, and gastronomy, …
And Today We Cook!
The weather in Bologna has been fantastic – 75ish each day. The humidity has been high but bearable. After a light breakfast, we visited the market. …
Bologna Part Due (Two) Plus Three Churches
The breakfast room at our hotel is fabulous! The variety of items available is overwhelming and suitable for almost every international traveler. They have very unique …
Bologna Here We Come!
After eight wonderful days in Sicily, it was time to move on to Bologna. A short hop in Rome and we arrive in Bologna mid-afternoon. Our …
Cooking With Agata! World Famous Chef
I’ve been looking forward to today’s experience for the entire trip. It is a highlight for me to learn from a local yet world-famous Sicilian chef …
Ortigia Market, City, & Pupillo Farm, Winery & Castle
A full day was ahead of us starting at the Ortigia Market, visiting Greek ruins in the city, catching a quick glance at the sea, and …
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