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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 ...
Thank You!!!!!!!!
I just want to take a minute to thank each one of you for supporting us and loving us!! All your emails, notes and comments put a huge smile on my face and I just want you to know that even if i haven't replied directly to you, we very much appreciate you!! It means more than I could ever say in words that you all care about our family!! I am truly humbled. We love each one of you very much!! Ciao and God Bless each of you, ...
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- Wheelchair accessibility
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
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