Ciao a tutti! I apologize for being away from the blog for so long! Something exciting is in the works, however. In the spring of 2013, my husband and I will be traveling to Ireland, the homeland of most of our ancestors. Much as I love Italy, I am not of Italian heritage, and I think this trip to Ireland will offer many special opportunities for us as we explore the country from where our grandparents and great grandparents emigrated.
If you would like to follow the trip preparation, the journey itself, and my musings on all things Irish, please visit my new blog, http://FiftyInIreland.blogspot.com.
I'll be posting Irish recipes, book reviews, travel tips, links to Irish music and musicians, and comparisons of Irish and American gardening. Once we're in Ireland, I'll post B&B and restaurant reviews, tales of our driving on the opposite side of the road, and a rolling count of how many pints of Guinness we've consumed. Lots of craic, so don't miss out!
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
