Headed to the Bel Paese domani (tomorrow). Non vedo l'ora! I can't wait!
3 nights in Lucca, 3 nights in Florence, 2 nights in San Gimignano, 2 nights in Orvieto, and 1 in Rome. Cooking class in Florence, wine tour of the Chianti region, 2 hour stop-over in Montalcino - oh my GOSH, I can't wait.
I will try to update this blog while I'm there and let you know about the B&Bs and hotels I've chosen, and about all the fun Christmas festivities. I was reading the Lucca newspaper on-line last night, and they are setting up an ice-skating rink in the main piazza. The Christmas shopping season is well-underway in Lucca, and everywhere else, I'm sure.
I hope all my friends and blog readers have a safe and happy first half of December. Feel free to post to this blog and share your tips and insights! Happy Holidays!!!
Aglio e Scalogno
Aglio e Scalogno: Garlic and Shallots at the Christmas Market in Florence
Don't Just Dream It - Do It ! Let us take you on a tour of a lifetime!
L to R: Marybeth, Giuliana (owner/founder) Steve (filmmaker)
Giuliana, owner of La Contadina Travels and Tours
Giuliana, on the right, leading a tour in Umbria
Steven Robert McCurdy, documentary filmmaker and my fellow tour guide
Steve taking a self-portrait in Italy
Another self-portrait of Steve, who is co-leading the tour with me
