Deer Singing Under the Full Moon

At first, it sounded like a crazy idea. My Italian friend Cristina phoned me late one night to tell me that her brother, Stefano, had invited me and my American friends to listen to the male red deer “singing” to the females under the upcoming full moon. Stefano was gathering information for his hunting association. […]

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Five San Franciscians discover the Secret Tuscany, Sept 2015

Day 1 Sept 21, Monday Giovanni and Marcella meet the group at Firenze airport and whisk them to Agriturismo Il Colle where we have antipasto and prosecco outside of our farmhouse. Dinner is frittata and of course, more wine. Day 2 Sept 22, Tuesday Figline Market for early risers: Carol, Marcie and Lois while Bill […]

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Restaurant 8 de 7 in Girona, Spain

Don’t get me wrong. I love the food in Italy but sometimes it’s so good and plentiful that I overeat. In Spain, I found that the small plates suited me well and I ate two fabulous meals at Restaurant 8 de 7 In Girona. Toni, my air b & b host told me it was […]

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Taking a break in Girona, Spain

Ryan Air had an offer I could not refuse… Girona is just outside of Barcelona Enjoy the slide show! and here are a few more of Girona  

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