January 24, 2023 January is colder than usual here in Italy, in surprising place. I prefer the warmth of Spring...
My Second Birthday in Italy
December 11, 2018 Ciao a tutti! Hello from Italy to all of you. It’s December, and time to celebrate another...
My Favorite Italian Teacher, Part 2
December 15, 2015 My Italian teacher, Antonio Libertino, answered more questions for us about learning Italian, his methods for helping...
Life is what happens when you’re making other plans!
November 10, 2015 La Vita e’ cio’ che accade quando hai pianificato altri progetti! I love to travel. I would...
From the Pantheon to Piazza Navona, a walk in Rome
August 29, 2017 They say, “All roads lead to Rome.” Once in Italy, you will agree with that statement. You...
Traveling with Massi the Driver
September 22, 2020 Massi the Driver, Massimiliano Mori, became my personal escort for exploration of Tuscany around Siena. Massi has...
I Only Come Out At Night
January 17, 2017 Today is day 7 since I flew away from the United States and I could hardly be...
Back in the USA and exploring Seattle with Friends
August 27, 2019 It is that time of year where I leave my heavenly home in Liguria and go to...
Valloria and San Remo, Two Very Different Locations to Visit in Western Liguria
August 31, 2022 Valloria In the Hills or Hinterlands of Western Liguria there is a little town where few locals...
Friends, Dog Beach Time and Sushi in Chiavari
June 29, 2022 Dolce Another week in Chiavari has passed while I have had visits from friends, old and...