It seems to rain almost every day but It does not distract from the beauty of Tuscany and good times with friends. Let’s start with Firenze And now we are in Bologna to see Tiffany Poon. We stayed with Cristina and Luca, in the mountains above the Vallombrosa Abby and a day trip to Certaldo […]
We recognized the humble need for internet access for the new residents of Poggio Alla Croce. In a makeshift school in the church basement, the dream became a reality today. Thanks to the contributors to the GoFundMe campaign, Internet for Immigrants And let us honour the hard work of all the volunteer teachers who consistently show up to teach […]
I was very fortunate to have Nancy Johnson, a superb photographer from Santa Rosa California, among my guests at Il Colle in April. When I look at her photographs, I re-visit the beauty, peace and excitement of our time together in Tuscany. Thank you, Nancy, for sharing some of your photos with us! […]
After a long winter, I’m back where I belong, in Poggio Alle Croce at Elettra’s goat farm, a short walk from Il Colle. Spring is in full bloom here. The Lilacs are at their peak and the Wisteria is taking over every bit of real estate it can find. I made the first shopping trip to […]
Pronto Marcella is totally booked for 2017! However, I am taking inquiries for Spring and Fall 2018. Please send me a message if you would like to create your own personal adventure in Tuscany. In the meantime, enjoy the slideshow. I’m looking forward to hosting my groups in April, September and October 2017! [metaslider id=3432] […]