I don’t think it’s overstating to say that no trip to Italy is complete without at least several stops for gelato.
Category: Gratitude and Joy
Day 177 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – A Lesson in Wine Tasting
THIS was how wine was to be tasted, and I have to say that even after three decades, I learned that I had been doing it all wrong!
Day 176 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Family History in Italy
We realized they lived less than five minutes walk from each other, passing by the church which is the one where they wed.
Day 175 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Father’s Day
They may not be blood, but I feel like they’re my own grandkids and I love them as much.
Day 174 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The Vespa Tour
... for anyone who’s ever driven in Italy, the idea of guiding a scooter in traffic is daunting.
Day 173 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Breakfast in Italy
We’ve been home for about a week now and I am still craving that perfect cappuccino in the morning.
Day 172 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Being Spoiled
... and the bathrooms were very small.
Day 171 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The Case for the “Murse”
... when shorts and polo shirts are one’s everyday wear, it’s often difficult to find places to carry these essential everyday items.
Day 170 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Flag Day
I am filled with joy that we can display the flag from anywhere without restriction.
Day 169 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – My Map Guy
As we got close to leaving on the trip, we spread both maps out on the dining room table and made sure we knew our route.
The World A to Z 