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Rain, Sleet, Snow, Fog
... of meditation. "Yoga of awareness" is what I’ve heard it called and that sits well with me. It is amazing to sit at table and break bread with folks from Russia, Germany, Mexico, Singapore, Australia, the US and even Iran. Few have the opportunity that we’ve had over the past week. It has been a joy to share in the very healing and open space created by all these yogis. Eating vegetarian for most of the 7 days has been a healthy alternative ...
Last Two Days
... I packed up and checked out; then Virginia, the innkeeper, gave me a ride to Lisa and Helena's. We figured out what train I will take to Florence later today, then went to say goodbye to Sylvia & Sergio -- again not done without a glass of wine, this time a French champagne! Tomorrow, Friday, I take a very, very early flight (6:30am) to Frankfurt and then on to SFO. It's been absolutely grande! Ciao! Arrivederci! To Italy. A Presto! To ...
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 ...
Sunsoaked Tuscany
... it, well, that's a different story. I'll get to that later.
Of course I have seen the movie, "Under The Tuscan Sun" and fell in love with it. So, I guess it is cliche to go see the house where the author lives and to be attracted to a region simply because of a movie, but it's true. Tuscany has far exceeded any expectations that I had. I particularly like looking past people, over their heads, and down into the alleys to better get a ...
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