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    • Italian Vacation 2023
      Tag 6

      Venice to Chianti, as told by ChatGPT

      28. Juni 2023 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

      Editors note: the following post was written by ChatGPT from some bullet points, and then has a little editing.

      Introduction:
      As we bid farewell to the enchanting canals of Venice, our adventure continued as we ventured into the captivating Italian countryside. From recovering quickly from jet lag to savoring mouthwatering culinary delights, our journey unfolded with delightful surprises at every turn. Join us as we recount our experiences, from a gondola ride in Venice to a luxurious stay in Grieve, Chianti.

       1. A Gondola Ride to Remember:
      One of our most cherished memories of Venice was a serene morning gondola ride. Gliding through the picturesque canals, we embraced the unique ambiance of the city. Our gondolier, a font of knowledge, shared intriguing stories and historical tidbits, although some of it was lost in the moment. Stay tuned for Carrie’s insights in a future post!
      2. Getting Lost in Venice’s Charm:
      We indulged in leisurely strolls through the labyrinthine streets of Venice, relishing the absence of straight lines. In our quest for Birkenstocks, we discovered hidden nooks and crannies, uncovering the city’s captivating charm. However, Dave’s search for the perfect pair ended with an unconventional verdict – he “didn’t like the vibe” of the ones he found.
      3. Reflections on Venice’s Vibrant Soul:
      Venice emanated a cool vibe, captivating us with its unique character. Its meandering streets, canals, and bridges offered an invitation to wander aimlessly. Our Gen X comrade may have struggled with digital maps, but this only enhanced our experience of getting blissfully lost in the city’s mesmerizing atmosphere.
      4. Farewell Venice, Hello Chianti:
      After bidding adieu to Venice, we embarked on a new chapter of our journey. A short water and bus ride later, we found ourselves behind the wheel of our rental car (a Jaguar, for good measure), traversing the scenic Italian countryside. As the landscape unfolded before us, we couldn’t help but marvel at the beauty that surrounded us.
      5. Culinary Surprises and the Joy of Road Trips:
      During our long drive, we made a memorable pit stop at a gas station. To our surprise, the culinary offering surpassed our expectations. We relished the flavors of the “Very Italian Panino” (VIP) – a delectable combination of Italian meats and cheeses that put American gas stations to shame. To keep the road trip entertaining, we turned to ChatGPT for a round of 20 questions, although Carrie’s reminder to appreciate the countryside kept us grounded.
      6. Grieve in Chianti: A Slice of Paradise:
      Our anticipation grew as we arrived at our Airbnb, Podere Campriano, in Grieve, Chianti. The breathtaking view and inviting pool provided the perfect backdrop for relaxation and tranquility. We eagerly settled in, excited for the upcoming days of blissful indulgence.
      7. A Culinary Masterpiece at La Terrazza:
      Dinner at La Terrazza proved to be a culinary highlight of our trip thus far. Located on a second-story terrace overlooking a charming piazza, this hidden gem offered a gastronomic feast for the senses. From fried bread balls with burrata and prosciutto to olive oil tasting, our taste buds reveled in the flavors of Tuscany. The wild boar tagliatelle, truffle taglionne, and the pièce de résistance – a colossal Florentine steak – left us in awe of the chef’s culinary prowess.
      8. Dave: The Drink Connoisseur:
      Throughout our journey, Dave showcased his knack for ordering exceptional drinks. With each sip, he delighted in the art of mixology, leaving us in awe of his prowess. From that point on, “my man will order my drink”” was a common phrase I uttered.

      And now, we leave dinner to get back to the Airbnb. It includes a massive hill and supposedly there are wild boar, so if you don’t hear from us again, we got tired halfway up and our dinner decided to take revenge.

      Carries update: after we finished our dessert if tiramisu and chocolate mousse, we wandered by a separate town area to see what was going on. To our delight, we came across a group rehearsing for an opera. As many of my friends and family know, I love stumbling upon an opera in a foreign country. It was so magical!

      Also: walking tally: 22,099 steps, 9.79 miles, 35 flights of stairs.      Weiterlesen

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    • Italian Vacation 2023
      Tag 8

      I can’t eat anymore!

      30. Juni 2023 in Italien ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

      Today was a glorious relaxing day on the vineyard. Despite intermittent thunderstorms, we enjoyed a chill day in the beautiful countryside.

      We slept late (8:30!) and had a leisurely breakfast courtesy of our hosts. As we ate eggs, homemade bread and jams, pastries and fruit in the farmhouse, we were surrounded by bottles of wine, farm tools (torture devices?), and most importantly 3 Bernese mountain dogs peaking in through the door. After our post-breakfast dog petting session, Dave retaught us all how to play euchre (card game) while we waited for the days main event….

      Our fantastic cooking class/wine tasting/lunch! With our new Australian friends in our group, we cooked an amazing meal - focaccia with sliced meats, bread with bruschetta and pate, taglietelle with vegetable ragu sauce, and pork with potatoes, apricots, and onions from the stone oven - finished off with Noni’s cake (custard with crust). We made all the food for our meal (ok Mike and Carrie made more than Dave and me but we helped).

      Because of the weather, we cooked inside rather than outside, but that was a special treat too. Inside their home, there were hundreds of decorative plates on the walls that belonged to our hosts grandfather. Each plate showcased a different meal from a different restaurant that he had eaten.

      While our food was cooking, we had a winery tour. This is a family owned winery so they “only” make 12-15 thousand bottles of wine. We saw the steel drums and the wood barrels where they make the wine from their 2.5 acres of vineyards. While the land has been in their family since 1939 (they paid 35 euros at the time), the original wine making was for themselves and for bartering. Only in the last 20 or so years have they been producing and distributing it commercially. After the tour, we stuffed ourselves to the brim on our meal and had a wine tasting with various ages and styles paired with our meal.

      With VERY full bellies, we sat outside for a second dog petting session and a little more euchre. We had the intent to lay by the pool and read/nap but alas the weather had different plans so we retreated inside where everyone napped (including Mr. I don’t like to nap Mike).

      Once refreshed, we made our way down to the town to stroll through different shops and check the hours of the gelato place. We ate some charcuterie and pizza which left the table looking like a war zone with all the crumbs and crust. We were lucky for dinner that we ended up at one of only three outdoor tables that was shielded from the torrential rain (the other 9 tables all got drenched). After dinner we of course made a quick gelato stop before heading back up to our accommodations.

      We ended our evening with some more rounds of euchre. Mike is generally very good at games to the point where I typically root against him just to keep it interesting. He was uncharacteristically bad at it tonight which was problematic since we’re on a team together. Carrie and Dave wiped the floor with us. Repeatedly. Oh well, there was lots of laughter and fun anyway. And tomorrow is another day.

      Tomorrow we leave for Rome. Our hosts, Elena, her son Pietro, and her husband Luca, have been excellent. From making our dinner reservations to ensuring we know where to park in Florence to our fabulous cooking class/wine experience to doing our laundry, they have been amazing. Excellent find on Dave’s part (have to give credit).

      Far fewer steps today, obviously: 9,374 steps, 4.6 miles, 17 flights of stairs…It’s a giant hill to get back up to our apartment.

      Baggage update: we’re tracking it on our airtag and it’s made it to Lisbon! No one has notified us that it’s moved, so who knows where it is going to end up and when…      Weiterlesen

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    • Abshire’s Abroad
      Tag 37

      Greve in Chianti Day 2

      19. April 2023 in Italien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

      Today we decided to have a relaxing day at the house enjoying the views and the beautiful weather. I discovered an “all you can eat” meat restaurant owned by the famous butcher from yesterday. The restaurant is right across the street from his butcher shop in Panzano. They have 1 seating for lunch at 1pm and 1 seating for dinner at 7pm per day, 7 days a week. Gabe asked the chef and he said they are full everyday of the week. Just Gabe and I decided to go to the lunch. I actually ordered the vegetarian menu. It’s was fantastic. The tomato soup was so good. It was not puréed like you are thinking. It was chunky and warm. The tomatoes tasted almost sweet. They have their own salt blend that you sprinkle on some olive oil and dip carrots, celery, bread or fennel into. Gabe was served 3 cuts of meat. The first course was a beef tartare, a picanha and the filet. The sides were white beans in olive oil and stewed onions. I had a few bites of his and it was very good. They were grilling the meat over open flame right there inside the room. We were sitting at a long table squished with 10 other people we didn’t know. Everyone was from a different country. Germany, Brazil, South Korea and Us.
      After lunch, we came home and immediately went to sleep. Lol! After our meat coma we woke up and went for a walk around the neighborhood with the kids. Renee was busy building her Vespa lego set. Andrew finished his Bugatti this morning. Gabe and I weren’t very hungry but we had dinner reservations at 7:30. We were excited to go to this restaurant because the restaurant was on top of a nearby town, Lamole. The sunset was going to be beautiful because of their location. The owner of the restaurant has been open for 30 years and he said the sunset is different every day. Gabe order a rolled pasta stuffed with porcini mushrooms and topped with shaved truffles. It’s a TOP 3 dish of this entire trip for us. I got a very light gnocchi with fave beans and pecorino. It was an easy dinner to finish off a really heavy day of meat. For Gabe. Our dinner was fantastic! So glad we went.

      *The photo of the back and white pigs are the very special and endangered Cinta Senese pigs. Their pasture is just down the road from our villa. I got some prosciutto from these special pigs from the butcher and it was fantastic. We all really enjoyed it.      Weiterlesen

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    • ReisenderHerbsturlaub 2022
      Tag 15

      Greve in Chianti

      17. Oktober 2022 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

      Nachdem wir Castellina besichtigt haben,sind wir weiter nach Greve gefahren.Haben einen schönen Stellplatz gefunden.Da es sehr warm war,haben wir erst eine Pause gemacht und sind nachmittags in den Ort gegangen.Sehr schöner Marktplatz.Weiterlesen

    • Abshire’s Abroad
      Tag 36

      Greve in Chianti Day 1

      18. April 2023 in Italien ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      Culture Lesson: Remember we mentioned the 20 regions of Italy. Well within the regions are more regions. They like that word, Regions. Chianti is a wine varietal that we know well. Chianti is a region in the Tuscany region. Within the Chianti region there are 11 towns that are the ONLY towns that can produce Chianti Classico wine. If you are drinking a wine and the label says Chianti its not FROM one of those 11 towns. So that wine would just be made in the Chianti style of wine making. Remember the Consortium word ? Yep, they control that also. It’s not a bad thing. It’s a little exclusive and they are trying to again help those towns out.
      The vineyard and cheese farm we visited today is not in one of those 11 towns. They are 1 mile from the border of those 11 towns (across the highway). They may be a little bitter about it. This new “policy” was put into law just last year.
      This vineyard is owned by a Swiss family who still live on the property and they all work for the vineyard in some way. The owner was an architect in Florence and decided he wanted to move to the country. So he bought this place and taught himself the winemaking process.
      They also have 600 Sardinian sheep. They produce their own cheese on site as well. Almost every vineyard also has an olive tree orchard. Which allows them to also produce their own olive oil. Farming will never not be a thing in Italy. 90% of the wine this vineyard makes in sold to the US.
      We tasted 4 wines and 5 cheeses. I didn’t really love pecorino cheese. But I had a feeling its just the kind we get at Tom Thumb. Pecorino is a sheep’s milk cheese. I tasted several today that were really good. Their ricotta was the best thing we had tho. We bought some to use in a pasta dish.
      Then we wanted to go a visit this butcher from Chefs Table. Gabe wanted to get some food for dinner tonight. We stopped for a snack on the side of the road at a food truck. This famous butcher owns the food truck so we got to sample some of their meats. At the meat shop, the butcher was there but all his meat was cryo sealed and he charged to take a photo. So we left. We went to another meat shop in our town of Greve. We had to wait 30 minutes for them to come back from lunch. Have I mentioned at most places close from 12:30-2:30pm or longer for a mid day break ?
      The kids really wanted to make ragu in the style of Bologna. We had to ask the butcher to grind the meat in that way. It’s a tri blend. We also got a whole chicken to roast. We will get the veggies at the store. Dinner was so good and it was nice to take our time. We are going to work on Legos and watch the sunset.
      Ciao!      Weiterlesen

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    • ReisenderItalian Adventure Sep 2023
      Tag 11

      Under the Tuscan Sun

      26. September 2023 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      After breakfast in the hotel, we set off in the bus on a tour of the Chianti region of Tuscany, on a beautiful sunny Tuscan morning. We stopped first at a quaint town called Grieve, and spent an hour there in the old centre. I met a man, named Francesco, driving a 1965 Vesper through the town who stopped and parked outside a coffee shop that turned out to be the best in town. Francesco was happy to offer me his Vesper for 5000 euros, but I was not keen on trying to fit it into my luggage. He introduced me to his American wife, Jennifer, who had travelled to Greve 30 years ago for uni and had met Francesco on her first day. That was that.
      After Greve, with its coffee and pastries, we boarded the bus for a winery and olive farm named San Stefano, something that the two Steves on the trip made a bit of a fuss about. We were taken on an enjoyable tour of the wine-making and olive oil- making facilities and learned a great deal about their methods, which reflect some of the centuries-old traditions in the Chianti region.
      The tour was followed by a long-table lunch under the shadow of the vines and olive trees, and with breathtaking views of the nearby regions of Chianti. We periodically pinched ourselves to check we were really in the moment.
      It was a very special experience shared with special friends.
      The bus trip back to Siena was over in a quick time, back by 3pm. We then held a unique memorial meeting in the local Tuscan park, sharing emblems and readings.      Weiterlesen

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    • Herbsturlaub 2022
      Tag 8

      Ruhetag

      7. Oktober 2022 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      Nach der unruhigen Nacht beschließen wir doch noch einen Tag an der Villa San Michele zu bleiben. Es war nicht nebelig heute morgen und die Sonne kommt durch. Allerdings ist unser Platz erst ab Mittag in der Sonne, vorher verbirgt sie sich hinter den großen Kastanien. Christine strickt, die Hunde schlafen, die Vögel singen.Weiterlesen

    • Herbsturlaub 2022
      Tag 7

      An der Villa San Michele

      6. Oktober 2022 in Italien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      Wir machen eine kurze Runde um die Location. Es ist wunderschön ruhig, nur manchmal fallen die Kastanien aus den Bäumen und krachen durch das Geäst oder prallen auf Steine.
      Abendessen gibt es ab halb 8, wir hatten schon Sorge, dass wir die einzigen Gäste sind. Allerdings ist bereits eine 4er Gruppe da als wir hochgehen, nachher kommen noch zwei Pärchen hinzu, 2 Wohnmobile sind auch noch dazu gekommen. Das Essen ist gut, dazu einen Chianti. Nach dem Essen nehmen wir die Flasche Wein mit ins WoMo, Christine geht allerdings direkt ins Bett weil es ihr nicht gut geht.Weiterlesen

    • Herbsturlaub 2022
      Tag 7

      In das Chianti Gebiet

      6. Oktober 2022 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

      Wir schlafen aus, es ist - wie immer morgens - erst noch nebelig. Unsere Nachbarn sind - bis auf ein Wohnwagengespann - gestern abgefahren. Wir hatten gestern schon viel aufgeräumt, sodass wir nach dem Frühstück noch entsorgen und dann losfahren. In Borgo San Lorenzo kaufen wir ein und fahren dann über die Landstraße weiter. Durch Rufino hindurch Richtung Greve in Chianti immer entlang der Via del Chianti. Kurz vor Greve biegen wir dann ab und es geht immer weiter den Berg hinauf. Schließlich sollen wir rechts abbiegen, allerdings geht das nicht in einem Zug. Wir müssen zurücksetzen auf die Landstraße und dann hoch. Irgendwann wird die Straße zur Schotterpiste, noch 2 km! Schließlich erreichen wir die Villa San Michele. Der Wirt weist uns ein und hält sicherheitshalber die Lichterkette hoch, damit wir sie nicht beim rangieren berühren.Weiterlesen

    • ReisenderHoneymoon
      Tag 5

      Seeing Tuscany

      21. Oktober 2019 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

      How could we ever leave such a beautiful area? The sun setting, the picturesque landscape, the wine! We were disliking Florence but Florence brought us through Tuscany and this has to be one of the best parts of our honeymoon (apart from that rooftop hot tub in Rome - nothing will beat that).Weiterlesen

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