Unopened Seed Packets

Unopened Seed Packets

Back to Jeanette. We had a decidedly in depth conversation with her in Cortona. Discussing why someone has a “must do” list and how to make your own plans instead of someone else’s itinerary. But she also brought up another thought. When Jeanette came to Italy as a...
What Is a Must Do?

What Is a Must Do?

Sitting on the stone wall of the Arno River and lazily watching the crowds of people stride, walk, run, and push in front of us, Rick and I heard a Dad speak. With an elevated voice, possibly out of desperation, he barked, “We must see this. Stop complaining”. We...
Exploring the World with Friends

Exploring the World with Friends

Sitting outside at a restaurant in Florence yesterday, Rick and I noticed two laughing couples arrive and take seats close to us. Their jovial banter made us smile as we observed them from a distance. It can be so much fun to share life with others. To travel with...
Wander and Explore

Wander and Explore

One of the delightful aspects of our new life was to take the time to wander, observe, and explore. We are such “andiamo” people that we assumed that choosing moments to chill might be difficult. It wasn’t, however. We fell into the rhythms of the city and enjoyed...