Archive for August, 2015

Castellina village in Chianti

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

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I remember this car! This used to be one of our cars when we lived here 36 years ago! Ha.DSC_0841 DSC_0844 DSC_0845 DSC_0847 DSC_0849 DSC_0852 DSC_0854 DSC_0855 DSC_0856 DSC_0858 DSC_0860 DSC_0862 DSC_0863

Good morning Tuscany!

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

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dinner at the castle

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

We are having a special dinner arranged by the owner of the castle. His friend, Lorenzo Baldacci, the Chef of Osteria di Fonterutoli restaurant in Tuscany came to the castle and prepared the most delicious meal for us.
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It’s a late dinner… starting at 8pm!DSC_0716 DSC_0719 DSC_0720 DSC_0722

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First course: Rabbit steemed and macereted whit zisola olive oil, peppers cream and gote cheese DSC_0731 DSC_0733 DSC_0735 DSC_0736

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Second course: Fresh ravioli with grilled vegetables, thyme and pecorino cheese DSC_0752 DSC_0754 DSC_0755

Third: Guinea fowl with chick ora cream

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Dessert: TiramisùDSC_0764

By the time we finished it was past 10:30pm. I was so proud kids ate everything! Truly was an amazing, delicious and once in a lifetime experience!

life inside the castle – 2

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

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I’m doing yoga to burn off all the carbs I’ve been eating, DSC_0670
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Andrew’s on his iPhone and I think my parents are taking a stroll outside.DSC_0702 DSC_0703

life inside the castle – 1

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

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Medieval castle

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

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We arrived at the castle we are renting in Tuscany!DSC_0542

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View from the roof top!
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Wow.

Headed to Tuscany

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

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Buongiorno Firenze!

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

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We arrived in Florence!DSC_0482 DSC_0485
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We rented a van and stopped by Piazzale Michelangelo, a beautiful scenic view of Florence. DSC_0496 DSC_0497
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Andiamo!

goodbye Rome~ on to the next destination!

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

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Kids loved staying in this apartment in Rome. Chloe went around and took pictures of every part of this place in her iTouch.
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dinner at Trastevere – Roma

Monday, August 24th, 2015

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