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 […]
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My Crazy Italian Life
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 […]
Come with me, to poggio alle croce
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]
Our itinerary: art, olives, and jewish history in tuscany
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: […]