Relais Villa Petrischio
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Rain, Sleet, Snow, Fog
... always a bit hesitant initially, if the truth be told, but fall in step quickly after a few meals!). We’ve had the opportunity to see friends we’ve met here over the years and to make new ones. As in most retreats it is interesting to see the group form, storm, conform and reform over the days. They “hit the wall” a couple of days ago and, as an outsider, it was nice to see them beginning to look and experience refreshment and renewal. ...
Last Two Days
... pretty well soaked, and finally gave up. It was late afternoon before we found a place to eat a light lunch of pasta, bread with oil, and house wine. The tomato sauce in the pasta was excellent; the house wine not so good. In the evening we went to Rosetta's and Giovanni's to say goodbye -- which cannot be done without having wine. Then had a home cooked meal. This morning, Thursday, I had my last piece of chocolate torte ...
Thanksgiving Dinner
... for little bread. Of course, the Prosecco and vino rosa were flowing freely, followed by a lovely Vinsanto and Grappa. (I behaved myself, but did sleep soundly.) There were 7 guests plus the 3 of us. Conversation was non-stop and lively. Mostly Italian with a little English thrown in. I understood some of the words, so was able to get a few of ...
Sunsoaked Tuscany
... this Tuscan region. It's easy to get trapped into just shop hopping, but to look up, and down is the perfect reminder for why you came.
We came by Speed Train to get here, and really, to be in Tuscany, you will need a car. We had cooking lessons the first day. They were over an hour away, but that was just fine with us, as it allowed us to see more of the country side. We LOVED our class. It was a small class, hosted in the home of the ...
Tuscany!
... Maria), and Dymph's husband Mick. We had a good look around at Florence. We saw the open air museum with the sculptures spotted here and there, the ancient leather market and the Accademia where Michaelangelo's statue of David is on display. The statue is pretty awesome!
Then we catch the train to Siena and to the hotel where we are staying for the next few ...
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- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Room service
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Free parking
- Pets allowed