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Best for last

Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 by beauceronbarb

Best for last We have had a great trip. We always do. In each trip there seems to be that one special gem that shines above the rest. For this trip it came at the very end. Sunday was Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Sienna, best day ever. NOT!

Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2018 by beauceronbarb

Each trip we take seems like it has its own personality. We’re realizing on this trip we all have a little less energy and we don’t feel quite as adventuresome. Thursday we set off to explore Siena. We had never … Continue reading →

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Pergine Valdarno

Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2018 by beauceronbarb

Have we mentioned that we love Tuscany?As we drive through this region of Italy, we are treated to beautiful vistas of rolling hills often topped with ancient walled cities.  Some have weathered time better than others but for us they … Continue reading →

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Does that woman have any sense?

Posted on Saturday, May 5, 2018 by beauceronbarb

I know that there are those who might say I have no sense but indeed I have five and am grateful for everyone. We have discovered that, as we travel,we truly experience Italy with all of our senses. Maybe the … Continue reading →

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4 people…only one mind between them!

Posted on Saturday, May 5, 2018 by beauceronbarb

When we first started talking about our third trip to Italy we talked of checking out some of the southern parts of the country. Places as yet unexplored by the Wagnersons. Then we saw a short bit on the television … Continue reading →

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A precious man

Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2018 by beauceronbarb

We arrived in Sorrento yesterday. Our third visit to this city by the sea. On our previous visits we purchased several pieces of marquetry or wood inlay, intarsia. This art form originated in this area in the 800’s. It is … Continue reading →

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Opa

Posted on Sunday, June 5, 2016 by beauceronbarb

We are having an absolutely great trip, due in large part to all the time and effort Dale put into the planning. Hours and hours of research and nailing down detailsee. Making contacts and reservations and getting to every train … Continue reading →

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Serendipity

Posted on Friday, May 24, 2013 by beauceronbarb

MY stepmom, Pauline, taught me a word. Serendipity, Her definition was an unexpected surprise or unexpected pleasure. She found life to be full of these. We have found this whole trip to be serendipitous (Lynda’s word). We can definitely say … Continue reading →

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Our days in Tuscany

Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by beauceronbarb

We seem to have settled into a comfortable routine here in Pergine Valdarno,  Whoever gets up first makes the coffee then we sit at our kitchen table drinking coffee and eating the delectable pastries purchased at the local bakery.  We … Continue reading →

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Our new digs

Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2013 by beauceronbarb

After our long ride yesterday we were glad to arrive at our villa.  Our landlord met us at the door and showed around our home for the next week.  Wow, it’s so cool!  She walked us around the neighborhood and … Continue reading →

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