Hotel Dei Consoli
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Rain, Sleet, Snow, Fog
... therefore) it has all been good. Whether losing the battle with wind and rain (my umbrella did not fare well); being pelted with sleet and snow or socked in by fog, I’ve made a great time of it all. Coming from the desert--and an unusually dry one this fall—I’ve embraced whatever weather the gods have in store for us with aplomb (OK, maybe “reluctantly accepted” is closer to the truth). Let’s just say that I haven’t ...
Last Two Days
Yesterday and today has been wet, windy, and cold -- thunder and lightening yesterday -- so not much walking about or touristing. It is currently 3 Farenheit (48 degrees) ... Brrr. We did go to Le Celle Franciscan Hermitage yesterday (see pictures). It's a very old, but still active, monastery. The setting is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Then on to Cortona where the town was empty and most of the shops were closed. We walked ...
Thanksgiving Dinner
Buon apetito! After two days of prepping, last night we sat down to a delizioso cena! Turkey prepared in a brine, smashed potatoes (pressed through a ricer), green beans with pancetta and leeks, yams (sans marshmallows), cranberries, and biscuits -- which really confused the Italians. When they hear biscuits, they think biscotti. So we called ...
Still at It
Saturday.... Let's pick more olives! Okay... I've had my fill of olive picking, and am happy to say today was it. We worked a neighbor's grove. Only 4 hours today, including the lunch break -- grilled sausage, pork, bread, cheese, and wine. Finished off with a hunk of chocolate and cherries soaked in grappa! That just about did me in. (A very strict ...
More and More Olives
... at seeing the olives turn into exquisite tasting oil. There is lots of chit chat -- in Italian, of course -- then fresh baked crackers and red wine are served by the owners! The community spirit is unbelievable! The day ended with a late dinner -- a delicious meal of carbonera and salad prepared by Lisa, served with a very nice Prosecco. Happy Thanksgiving ...
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