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Author Archives: Melonie
The kindness of strangers…
Every trip to Tuscany I keep my eyes out for a random piece of iron for a blank area at my flat. One October, my friend and I made a valiant effort by stopping at several places I had read … Continue reading
Posted in Bagni Di Lucca, History, Italy, Tuscany
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And so it begins…
Italia nov 13 Well, I am officially out of the country! How do I know? A few things…clatter of spoons and cups and saucers in the many coffee bars, no one knows how to line up (or cue up as … Continue reading
Posted in Florence, Food, Italy, traditions, Travel Tips, Tuscany, Uncategorized
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Our puppets went to Italy!
In June, a few of us traveled to Lucca, Pistoia and Florence to offer some fun and friendly puppet theatre! The puppet journey has not been as easy as it sounds… During last years visit to Tuscany several churches and … Continue reading
Posted in Bagni Di Lucca, Family, Florence, Holidays, Italy, Lucca, Puppets, Tennessee, Things to do, Tuscany, Uncategorized
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International Festival in Tennessee Hills!
Everyone thinks of Tennessee as the home of Elvis, Jack Daniels, or Nashville Country Music-but Tennessee has a lot of surprises! Tucked in the valley of the Great Smoky Mountain National Forest in a busy traffic filled town called Pigeon … Continue reading
Posted in Dollywood, Family, Food, Holidays, Tennessee, Things to do, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
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Getting To Bagni Di Lucca….
Getting to Bagni di Lucca…reposted without pictures from an amazing Blog writer Debra…www.bellabagnidilucca.com. I have added my comments in ( ) ! I know this will be helpful or our guests this summer! Posted on April 27, 2013 The most … Continue reading
Posted in Bagni Di Lucca, Family, Italy, Lucca, Rules and Regs, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany
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The great outdoors.
This area of East Tennessee is noted for our beautiful scenery, the famous Great Smokey Mountains, lakes, rivers, and lots of outdoor activities. This time of year the kayaks and hiking boots come out of hiding. Many Trekkers grab their … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays, Tennessee, Things to do
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Building houses….
As a real estate agent I am known to sell a house or two, even help others work with a builder to build there dream home. But once a year The Carideo Clan gets to build a house! That’s right … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, History, Holidays, Tennessee, Things to do, traditions
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A Worthy Cause….
Our friends and missionaries to Naples Italy, The Worthy Family, have recently had some exciting news. Charles has been assigned the duty of organizing volunteer groups like ourselves for the entire country now not just Naples. We were lucky to … Continue reading
Posted in Bagni Di Lucca, Bologna, Family, Food, Italy, Lucca, Naples, Tennessee, Things to do, Tuscany, Uncategorized
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You want me to eat that?
Being married to a Chef I have been introduced to some unusual foods. I am very willing to try just about anything and this makes traveling to another country easy. In Italy we have tried hot ricotta???, uncooked sausage???, dandelions??? … Continue reading
Posted in Bagni Di Lucca, Family, Food, History, Italy, Lucca, Tennessee, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany
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“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…”
The title above are the starting lines to what has been named the most popular love poem of all time!! We throw the word love around fairly easily. I love my hubby, I love my kid, I really love hot … Continue reading
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