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]
Come with me, to poggio alle croce
off the beaten path
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: […]
a peek at florence!
Here is a slideshow of some photos I have taken of Florence. Hope this helps build the excitement! We are almost there! [metaslider id=969]
To Market, to Market
In the Oltre Arno villages, there is a rotating market –on Saturday the market is held in San Giovanni, one town south of Figline. Despite the blowing rain, Elettra and I head out (with Zampa of course) early this morning. Years ago I was introduced to the cheese man, who some claim has a […]
Sunday In Florence
Today I had a private tour of the Palantine Gallery at the Palazzo Pitti, courtesy of Anna. The rooms are chock full of art, with frescoed and sculptured ceilings. I could have stayed in one room for hours! Anna was able to show me the most important , as well as her favorite pieces, […]