Category Archives: Italy

Christmas in April

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Melonie

I’m back from my Mission Trip in Italy and had an amazing week discovering Southern and Central Italy. Naples-a small city of about 4 million! is not really as I had expected. It has always been explained to me as … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Melonie

In exactly one week I leave for Naples and Rome…yet all my papework says Napoli and Roma…why don’t we just say Napoli and Roma? Why must things change across the ocean? When my hubby’s family came over from Central Italy … Continue reading →

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Horse tricks and turkey legs…

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Melonie

I’ll say it again and again….google “Festivals in Tuscany” or wherever else you are traveling in Italy and plan your trip accordingly. The festivals (food, flowers, men in tights) really put you in the vacation mood and throw you back … Continue reading →

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Zip Lining in the Alps!!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Melonie

A super fun day and a great change from the medieval villages, museums, art, or shopping is an outdoor adventure in the Garfagnana! Kids and adults alike will appreciate the break, the fresh air and a beautiful drive to “Selva … Continue reading →

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Wine Snob?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Melonie

It’s no secret…the one thing I will never understand or be able to comprehend is the massive undertaking of wine…whether it is here in Tennessee or in Italy. I will never be accused of being a “wine snob”..I even get … Continue reading →

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It’s a Park …not Disney World

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Melonie

I feel compelled to share with you the sweet, relaxing and informative “Pinocchio Park” in Collidi-across the mountain about a half hour from our place…if you take the winding road over through Bennabio (brave it if you dare…) I have … Continue reading →

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Our little hamlet…

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Melonie

Named after a late Roman settler “Carsius”, the hamlet of Crasciana boasts just over 100 town folks…many more homes so most are vacationers like us or “townies” who come to cool off in the summer months. Our flat is actually … Continue reading →

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To Market To Market …

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Melonie

Ok..I’ll admit it…I dream of one day learning how to cook. Italy’s market places  have inspired me to learn. I love going to the open markets on any given day.  Every village has there assigned market day. In Bagni it … Continue reading →

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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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