Italia, che amiamo

Ciao! We've been having a wonderful time in Bologna so far. An acquaintance of Rachel's from Wellesley very generously offered to let us house-sit for her and her two kitty furballs while she's out of town, and we've been loving the homey feel of a real, lived-in apartment in a primarily local city as well as the tips they gave us upon arrival. (Big shoutout thank you to Leah and her husband Raffa!) The food is amazing: there's a fresh pasteleria down the street, next to a local organic vineyard's retail shop (with growlers), and we pick up fresh, raw milk and ricotta that a local farm stocks in a refrigerated vending machine. Suffice it to say we have dined and drank extremely well while we've been here :)

The next couple of days we're venturing out to explore, heading to Florence tomorrow and Venice Wednesday. Look out for more updates!Read more