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 …
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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 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 …
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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Cesaro, Cannoli, & Mt. Etna – Oh My!
Cesarò is one of the most remote and isolated towns in the province of Messina. It is where half my family originates. I had a full …
A Day at the Beach at Giardini Nexos
Before leaving the villa I took a few more photos of our accommodations. We started our day with a mad hatter’s drive to Giardini Nexos. So …
And the Journey Begins!
Lunch in town before leaving Oregon, getting in travel mode. We were hungry after running far too many errands to prepare for our trip, and stopped …
Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato by Robyn Feldberg
Today’s guest food blogger is Robyn Feldberg. If you’ve been following this blog for a few years you’ll recognize her name, as Robyn has contributed several …
Magna Graecia Pasta by Angela Zagarella
You are in for a treat today! My guest, Angela Zagarella is a multi-talented woman that embraces life and all that it offers. For starters, she …