Andiamo!

Since we didn't REALLY have a winter getaway (because we're retired, I can't call it vacation anymore) this year, we decided a prolonged trip to Europe was in order for the spring.

Unlike most of our trips, we'll be doing a lot of moving around this time as we attempt to catch up with old friends and family.

Today is a long travel day. We have a direct flight from Vancouver to London Heathrow and then we make our way to Stansted for a flight to Bari, which is located in the heel of the Italian boot.

Once we arrive in Italy, we plan on staying in and around the southern part of the country for most of April, although we have no real plans nor itinerary.

In May we'll be visiting friends in France and Ireland and, near the end of our stay, we'll return to the UK to meet up with my cousins and 95 year old aunt, who I haven't seen in forty seven years!

Along the way there is sure to be lots of wonderful food, great wine and brews and many adventures.

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