We have been in Italy for the past week and a half! We had a great trip over and our casa was just as we left it...but dustier! Thankfully we arrived during a cold front and I was able to enjoy cleaning and airing out the house in 70F weather. Unfortunately that gorgeous cool weather did not last long and we are back to a blazing Italian summer.
I have been enjoying cooking with the local ingredients so much! Lots of fresh vegetables, trays of perfectly ripe peaches, and some great cuts of meat. Our cherry and fig trees put out some delectable fruit as well.
We took a short trip over to Italy's west coast to the Cinque Terre. It was fantastic!! We hiked to four out of the five villages. Not an easy feat with a 4 year old, and not something I'd recommend doing, but the views were SO worth it. As soon as I find me SD card reader I will upload some photos to flickr. I think my favorite towns were Monterosso and Manarola. Monterosso for the fabulous food and ocean views, and Manarola for the gorgeous hike along the vineyard and for the farranata--a kind of chickpea pizza.
Tomorrow we are going to Verona for a dinner alone and then to the Arena to see Aida. We both have not been to the Arena for an opera before so that should be a treat.
This weekend we go to Rhodes, Greece, for more adventures and some well deserved resort time. I think we are planning to rent a car and drive to Lindos if the mood strikes us.
I hope everyone has a fun fourth of July weekend!!!
