Giverny
Giverny in October It wasn't on the agenda, but when we found ourselves in Paris for a few days at the end of our trip, the idea of going to…
A Perfect Day in Cortona
My first trip to Italy was about 20 years ago. I was with my Mom and my sisters, and our reason to be there was to visit my niece, Kate,…
Memories of Sardinia
After a week on the island of Sardegna, it did not feel like Italy to me. It has its own special blend of landscapes, ancient history and cultures that set…
Gelato!
Taking another step, training at the Gelato University in Bologna As the days went by and we got closer to gelato school, I was a bit apprehensive about commuting the 8…
Attenzione Elettorato!
Whenever we travel, we are placed in a position of contrast. The different ways that people live, being observed by the traveler, raise curiosity. Susan and I often have conversations…
A Pizza By Any Other Name
I grew up in southern New Jersey. Food was and still is ethnic there. As a child and young adult, pizza was something we ate for lunch almost every day.…
A Foodies impression of Rome
A Foodies impression of Rome – A Taste, A Smile. Getting to Rome from Oregon is a bit of a study in process. It is also an endurance for the…
Viva Roma!
The first time we flew into Rome was because an active volcano in Iceland caused a diversion from our Milan destination. The second time we were on our way to…