Monthly Archives: September 2011

A Tuscan-Style BBQ at an Italian Villa

Tuscan mural

My first night in Montepulciano, Italy I found myself sitting at the train station in the glow of the setting sun, watching the local gang of old men assemble at cafes and under trees for their evening ritual of chit-chat with their mates. My family arrived just as the sun disappeared and whisked me off...

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Morning Light on a Tuscan Farm

sunlit grapes

My first morning in Tuscany I woke before everyone else and wandered out barefoot onto dew-covered grass. The air was fresh and cool, filled with the sounds of neighboring pigs squealing excitedly for their breakfast. The first rays of sunlight streamed through olive groves and vineyards, warming the stone walls of the villa next to...

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Doors of Montepulciano and Tuscan Style-Peas

Italian door

I love old doors. Absolutely love them. One of my favorite things in Italy is the abundance of beautiful old doors set in crumbling stone walls weathered by centuries of sun and wind. The town of Montepulciano is no exception. While there for my brother’s wedding I loved heading up to this lovely old town...

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A Beautiful Walk to the Doctor

hollyhocks

Hello luvs! How are you this beautiful Thursday? This morning I woke to glorious sunshine in Amsterdam, so instead of taking a taxi to my doctor’s appointment on the other side of town, I decided to walk. This is what I saw. It made even going to the doctor a delight. Follow @ramblingtart Pin It

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Beautiful Tuscany, Wonderful Amsterdam

Montepulciano, Italy

Hello dear ones! How I’ve missed you this past week, wishing you were with me to experience beautiful Tuscany in September. I have so many stories to share with you, pictures of delicious food and gorgeous places, and I promise to get to that as soon as I can. I am back in Amsterdam now,...

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