Oh my goodness Anita, what a dream vacation. All the photos are so fantastic, so much to see and it

Hi again! alaska lodging I hope you are not getting tired of all this reading and looking, because the best is yet to come, in this post and the next. Truly, thank you for taking the time to stop by and for commenting!
alaska lodging This was the day that several of the men on the trip found a little daunting, because we were off to IL Poggio Winery Farm "Fattoria" for a tour and COOKING LESSON! It was a super experience, and now I know how to make pasta! The grounds were wonderful and perfect in every way for this small winery. We had the opportunity to take lots of photos.
This was Oscar. He stood guard over the kitchen. Dogs are treated pretty well in Italy, and no care is given that they are right in the middle of food prep...just like my dog Lucy at home. That would not go over well in American restaurants. Love it!
After snapping pics of every little thing, it was time to learn to make pasta by the man known as "Papa", who was as colorful a character alaska lodging as he was a chef! He didn't speak English, but we all knew what he was saying...loved him!
Later that night, several of us went into Florence or "Firenze" (I just love saying that!) by train, which was just about an hours ride from Montecatini. We got a sneak peek at what was to come later in the week when we toured the city, and we got in some great shopping. It's a fabulous city!
I had become used to the time difference of eight hours by day 6, and was sleeping like a baby. It was hard to get up though after so much walking and of course late nights, and the soreness and ankle swelling didn't help, BUT today was the day I had been longing for... Cinque Terre !
The bus ride revealed gorgeous alaska lodging landscape through the massive windows. We were all quite entertaining as we screamed to the right side passengers and then to the left, "Get it, get it, get it!", which meant to snap the money photo shot, as the bus made tight turns up, up, up the narrow and curvacious alaska lodging road to the first of the five villages, showing us the magnificent sea and foliage alaska lodging as we went.
Then we boarded a train for Vernazza , my favorite of the villages we visited. Why? Aside from it being the most colorful, it was because I had lunch there at the Ristorante Belforte , high above the inlet, and it was the best pasta ever! I also joined my travel buddies for a trek up to the Doria Castle, as I usually explored solo, so there was lots of laughter. The views were amazing as well, and I took some great pics of the beautiful scenery.
I know these posts have been super long, but I really wanted to share this journey with you all. I hope you might be able to visit some of these places if you haven't already. You will be so inspired!
Stunning pics. Love the pasta making ones and one particular one is the bell at the castle, don t ask me why? It s great to live this visit through your eyes and recounts of this amazing place. hugs {brenda} x0x Reply Delete isisimaginings.com November alaska lodging 15, 2013 at 1:56 AM
Such beautiful photos! I see the large dog there and am smiling as the vineyard here has one who could be his sister.Her name is Maggie and was a pup on our honeymoon, alaska lodging and after 3 anniversaries there, she is LARGE. Love the photo of you and Papa. So funny. Thanks for taking us on your trip with these posts! Reply Delete My name is Erika. alaska lodging November 15, 2013 at 4:33 AM
What a fabulous record of trip of a lifetime! I know I ve got lots more catching up to do, and I can t wait. Sorry to be so behind - I still feel like I m chasing my tail trying to catch up with myself after the big house move... but all these glorious photos have been almost like a holiday just to look at them! Thank you! Alison xx Reply Delete Gio November 15, 2013 at 5:40 AM
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Wow, wow, wow, what absolutely fabulous photos (again) and commentary. What a fabulous trip you had! Love living it with you through the pics. Hugs, Anne x Reply Delete mamablitger November alaska lodging 15, 2013 at 7:51 AM
Oh my goodness Anita, what a dream vacation. All the photos are so fantastic, so much to see and it looks like you had such a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Reply Delete buttercup November 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Absolutely loved the FABULOUS pictures. Took the journey with you. Would never have been able to do the walking. Trip of a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.-Karen Seidlitz Reply Delete Annie November 15, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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Oh my goodness!!! I am so happy for you, this trip is going to stay in your heart for the rest of your life. These photos are marvelous and I love, love, love tagging alaska lodging along :) Keep Smiling, Your blogging sister, Connie :) Reply Delete toni November 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM
Thanks so much for sharing your adventures Anita! The photos are great and I especially love your beautiful shot (1st photo on day 6) of Cinque Terre. Happy Weekend! Nicola x Reply Delete Add comment Load more...
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