Category Archives: Things to do

Say “Cheese”!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Melonie

I am so lucky to have a kid who will eat anything. She will try anything and always has been adventuresome in the food arena. But there is one thing she LOVES like most kids…cheese. However, I’m not talking about … Continue reading →

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Romans gathered here…

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Melonie

In the center of an old Roman grid, in the center of town, Lucca’s famous San Michele stands to welcome it’s visitors. Located on the site of an ancient Roman forum, San Michele has the “wow” value when you come around … Continue reading →

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I got gas…

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Melonie

By accident…I somehow received “gas” water in Italy. ..after wrinkling my nose, the kind waitress said..”you like no gas?”..I said, “umm…yes, no gas please”. Just so no one has to suffer this painful gassy experience let’s talk about drinks in Italy. … Continue reading →

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A stop in Chianti…

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Melonie

Just a short 3.5 km from the famous SR222 is the wondrous winery called Tenuta di Riseccoli. We literally just “came upon it” trying to make our way back to Greve and stopped to visit. It was early, we were … Continue reading →

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Staying in a castle….

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Melonie

If you ever find yourself in Rome and do not have time for the 2.5 hr drive to Pompeii you may consider a quick 40 min train ride from the city centre to Ostia Antica, or better yet…stay in a … Continue reading →

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Watch out Naples…

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Melonie

This is a public service announcement…We interrupt the normal broadcast of my blog to report this announcement ….ha… I apologize for my subscribers who look for travel tips and memories in my blog but I do feel like it is … Continue reading →

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Now that is just …weird.

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Melonie

We have done a lot of crazy, fun, interesting, educational, yummy and amazing things with my tour guide, turned friend Heather Jarmin with Sapori e Saperi Tours. But one day last summer was just….weird. We started with an amazing cup of … Continue reading →

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Italian Secrets-Tiny Twists and Sugar Bread!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Melonie

Happy New Year 2012….we are looking forward to fulfilling many dreams and goals this year and like many we are making “promises” to ourselves…mine…to learn Italian and run more….I will NEED to run after all the wonderful Italian sweets we … Continue reading →

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“I wanna wash my hair with snow…”

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Melonie

“Come on weather man, give us a forecast snowy white…can you hear the prayers of every child-like heart tonight?”-the words from my favorite Amy Grant song always ring clear on Christmas. We also love to go around singing “Snow” from … Continue reading →

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Gate of Paradise…

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Melonie

Statues sort of freak me out a bit-I must say Italy has helped me appreciate statues more. I know I could stare at the David for an hour and I am amazed at the detail and the strength that glares … Continue reading →

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