April 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 7 °CMade up some time in route to Charlotte, but on our approach a line of thunderstorms was rolling in. No one is allowed on the tarmac when there's thunder and lightning. We skirted around for a bit, but as we had been flying for 10+ hours, we didn't have fuel for long. Landed soon after, then had toRead more
April 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
Got up early to see my great roommate Lindsey Martin, arrivederci!
Now to wait... flight home to Charlotte is delayed 1 1/2 hrs.
Yes, Peggy, I have more than a tshirt packed in our new suitcase for you plus...
See you on the other side of the pond!
April 8, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Another awesome 'Be My Guest' experience, dinner at Chef Fabio's home on Tiberina Island.
Greeted by Chef Fabio with Prosecco and cheese pinwheels in the lower level then to the upper loft area where dinner is prepared for us; lasagna, saltabacco, roasted potatoes and tiramisu, each dish pairedRead more
April 8, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 15 °CPulled out of Montecatini this morning and headed back to Rome where we will spend one night before flying home. We were dropped off for a brief walking trip to the parthenon & trevi fountain. Then a quick lunch and some shopping. Checked in for the night, now off to our farewell dinner.
MaryGrace SchumacherNov. was an amazing experience. We went to Fabio's but didn't get to make pasta there. Showed Fabio my pictures from our visit
April 7, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 15 °CAmazing wine pairing throughout our meal!
April 7, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 15 °CEnjoyed an incredible meal with Libero and his son at Villa Machiavelli. Started with a Limoncello-Prosecco followed by a tour of their old cellar and beautiful garden. Upstairs to a private dining room where we enjoyed wine pairing with appetizers, meats & cheese, crostini, gnocchi, pasta, roastedRead more
April 7, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 14 °CIt's been a great day!
Peggy SchumacherWith that new piece of Luggage - I better be getting something more than a T-shirt
April 7, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 14 °CToday we had a full day in Florence. Walking tour, lots of statues and churches then a little lunch & shopping; all between rain showers and rainbows.
April 6, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
A great opportunity to dive into the Countryside and be the guests of the Lenzi family for a tour, meal and tasting of their estate wines. Magnificent! Husband and wife, along with their daughter, who is the chef shared their history, wines, and served us a wonderful meal.
Beautiful experience,Read more
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