Our dear friend Linda took us to the Tallahassee airport where we flew to Atlanta for a nice long layover in the Delta Lounge. We had a nice little lunch there, although I had a chocolate chip cookie AND a … Continue reading →
We are SO ready to go. I want to be sure I remember how to do this blogging thing. We did a preliminary packing on Thursday and Friday, edited out some stuff and added some. Our suitcases are open and … Continue reading →
Out trip home was really smooth. Loved the food on Air France. Miami airport is such a zoo! So glad we have Global entry and Clear! I always am left with some photos that just didn’t fit into any of … Continue reading →
As predicted, it rained significantly more than drizzled, all day. We did a little packing and then Elisa came for a nice visit. We geared up and went over the Ponte Dona to the Bar Cupido. The wind was really … Continue reading →
May 1st is Labor Day in Italy and many other countries. It is a day to recognize, commemorate, and celebrate working people. Lots of shops were closed. I felt like this was our last day here because the next day, … Continue reading →
Yes, another beautiful day in the neighborhood. Sunny, springy, and nearly warm. Warm, to me, has to be above 70°. We set out to San Marco to see an art show. It was in Palazzo Zaguri, new to me, in … Continue reading →
Another beautiful day and we had a full calendar. We started with coffee at Puppa. I bought one for the African guy asking for money down the street. I’ve been giving him a euro or two every once in a … Continue reading →
We both felt like we were suffering from the aftereffects of our over indulgence the night before, so we just hung out most of the morning. Finally, we mustered our courage and got out to face the world. We kind … Continue reading →
A gorgeous day! Clear and cool, sunny and bright–a tourist’s dream weather. I had a date with Elisa to go for a coffee and for her to show me the “green grocer” (fruit and vegetable shop) and the bakery she … Continue reading →
Massimo is an old friend. He lived in our Grassroots community neighborhood for a few years while teaching Italian at Florida State, and we have managed to get together with him on every visit to Northern Italy. We decided to … Continue reading →