Monthly Archives: August 2015

Today we’re off to Orvieto.  We had planned to leave for the 3 hour trip at around 10 a.m.  Last night Cousin Tullio asked me what time we were planning to leave.  (I knew what that was about.)  A little … Continue reading →

Last night Cousin Tullio asked me if I had a car (he doesn’t) and whether or not I had been to the cemetery yet.  A visit to the cemetery is just something that you do when you’re here.  I assured … Continue reading →

We started the day with a stroll to Cousin Tullio’s house, but he wasn’t home so I left a note on his door and we continued down the street to visit with my friends, Domenica and Lorenzo DiValerio.  They have the … Continue reading →

Hello, Italy!  Glad to be here. The flight over was great; no bumps, no crying babies.  We arrived at the airport in Rome, and, as usual, departed the plane onto the tarmac and boarded a bus to the terminal. (Someone … Continue reading →

Getting ready for the next adventure to Italy.  Jodi and I will be visiting small villages, stomping on grapes and chasing down the cinghiale. Stay tuned… more to come!