Do you remember the movie “Planes, Trains, & Automobiles” with John Candy and Steve Martin? Well, a few days ago we used all three modes of …
Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Milan, Italy to Kirkburton, England Read More »
Cherasco was the first stop on our travels today. It is a sleepy little town near Alba that has an old Pastisterria with the most delightful history. …
Chocolates, Castles, Ceramics, Churches, & Wine! Read More »
The region of Piedmont in Northwestern Italy is one of the best-known wine regions. We focused our time in Barolo today, and so glad we did! …
When you stir your espresso in the morning with a crooked spoon, it could lead to an interesting day. And, it was! Parking in Milan is …
In our villa, we were trying to determine what this piece of furniture really is. Is it a mustache? Is it a coffee table? Is it …
After espresso and breakfast on the terrace, the day started with a trip to the post office. In Italy, a post office visit can take quite …
The planning, the anticipation, the excitement, the trip! It’s finally here! Traveling abroad is still such a thrill! And we’re on our way! (I’m Italian American …
I’m from the generation that remembers the song “Leaving on a Jet Plane” written by John Denver in 1966. My favorite version of it is when …
When we were in Italy last Fall, we visited Manduria, where Anna lives. She is Antimo Cimino’s mother and the sweetest lady on the planet. She …
Sad to leave Florence today. We were up and packed, then took a nice long walk around the neighborhood after our coffee knowing we’d be sitting …
M.G. Designs was our first stop today. I wanted to pick out a few of Maria’s beautiful pottery pieces to add to my collection. We figured …
2017 – Florence – Museo Degli Innocenti & Teatro Del Sale Read More »
A lazy start to our morning – so unusual for us – it was great. An older man was mopping the entrance floors and the stairs …