San Giovanni d’Asso or Bust (well, really just a bust)
Chris had been hyped to go to this truffle festival ever since our 2003 trip when we missed it by [...]
Day 4 – Montalcino Tour
Originally, the plan for this day was to head to San Giovanni d’Asso for the white truffle festival. Then Chris [...]
Some Thoughts on Traveling with the Cancer Cross on my Back
Just some random things I thought I’d mention. First, the not lifting things is frustrating, not just for me but [...]
Day 3 – Off to Tuscany
On Saturday morning, we had an ungodly wake-up call at 6am after pretty much tossing the night away. Gathered our [...]
I Forgot – Santa Maria Sopra Minerva
Something I forgot we did on Day 1 in Rome, after popping into the Pantheon, we strolled around the corner [...]
Rome Day 1
On lobby computer and do not know when, or if, they will kick me off. So highlights and remember, different [...]
Tuesday November 11 – A Day With Peter Kilby
As you know, originally we had hoped to do some outdoor activities on this trip – some combination of hiking [...]
Itinerary – Monday November 10 – Montepulciano and Avignonesi
We have nothing on the agenda until noon (well, this has just changed - meeting Dorit for breakfast) in Montepulciano, [...]
A Little Peace in The Storm
In all of the whirlwind of the last 10 days, one good thing is rising on the horizon, we're still [...]
Itinerary – One Week in Montalcino – Sunday Nov 9
San Giovanni D’Asso This small town is about twenty five minutes from Montalcino. We passed by it on our way [...]
Itinerary – One Week in Montalcino – Background and Arrival
I'm putting together a high level packet of informatin for Andy and Katy, who will be joining us on our [...]
Theme: Colorful
Last September, I visited Paris with two friends. One morning we went for a stroll through the Luxembourg gardens where [...]