On Sunday afternoon I was out for a walk with Elettra and the three dogs when a small truck drove by with a cargo of freshly killed cinghales. The truck passed so fast that I didn’t even have time to get my camera out of my pocket. Elettra said, “I think I know where they […]
On Thursday nights, Elettra sings with a choir in Florence, near San Niccolo. The group meets in the Lutheran church where Italians gather to sing religious songs in German. Last night I tagged along, thinking I could sit in the back of the church and listen. If I got bored, I could always go for […]
I promise you no jet lag as I take you with me to the goat farm in poggio alle croce. Sit back and enjoy the tour! There are some changes since I was here last march [metaslider id=1164]
Here is the rough plan of our adventure! Where we are staying: Agritourismo Il Colle in Poggio alle Croce ( near figline valdarno/incisa) Tuesday Oct 28 Day 1 Group picked up at Florence airport, mid afternoon. Welcome reception at Il Colle- Marcie is cooking! Unpack, relax! if anyone is feeling energetic: drive around the neighbourhood: […]
Since 2004, I have been lucky to spend extended time in Tuscany. The people that have become my friends accept me and I’m treated like part of the family. Picking olives, cooking, hiking, and making art together are the activities that have led to the kinds of conversations that cement friendships. When I return to […]