…but the Italians fall to Brazil. The rest of the Confederations Cup should be interesting. Let’s hope the Azzuri regain their “A-game.”
Tag Archives: Italy
Arrivederci, Antonio
I guess if you have to go, going in Italy isn’t bad. But far, far too young. See you in the next incarnation of the universe Mr. Gandolfini.
(Queue a reincarnation of the debate about how Italian Americans are portrayed).
Crazy Busy…
…so the post pace here has been slow. But we’re planning fall trips now! Have a great, very cost effective opportunity for those that can travel in October and November. Inquire within!
GDP in Piedmont
If you subscribe to Snooth, you’ll get to read Greg del Piaz’s writeups on Italian wine (and like me, he loves the Nebbiolo…but I gather his tasting budget exceeds that of most everyday red wine drinkers). They’re great, concise, and approachable reads, in which he avoids using a lot of the wine snootery and silly jargon many who are curious about wine find intimidating and indecipherable, and actually makes fun of that stuff, which I always enjoy reading. (No, I don’t know why you’d think a “structured, serious wine that has hints of stalky leatheriness, rare wildflower pollen and Andes mountain grass” would be appealing or something you could relate to either).
Apparently there are some really good vintages tasting right now; we’d be happy to help you arrange tours in the Piemonte and elsewhere–experience old world wines where they’re made!
Danger Baby!
Sawyer wanted nothing to do with anyone helping her hold on–I can do it my big self! She was fond of noting how high up she was!
Mommy, grandma, and I are going to be so nervous when we take baby to Venice for the first time, she’s such a little daredevil. Part of the challenge of parenting: letting baby have adventure without letting her get herself into too much trouble.
Limoncello!
Limoncello? Yes please!
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Pictures
Raphael’s eye doesn’t just create magic on paper, it captures it via a cell phone camera. Some great shots of the scenery to be had around Sassi Italy Tours world headquarters.
In addition to Raphael’s drawing in Italy and sculpture in Italy seminars, we can offer direction for photographers looking for amazing aesthetic opportunities well off the beaten path in Italy.
Mama Isa’s Tiramisu
“Pick me up!” Desserts like this are why I put 15lbs on in three weeks on my first trip to Italy in the 8th grade…they’re hard to say no to!
Join us in Padova for a private cooking class with Isa and learn to make this yourself.
Probably Just Another Chapter…
…in the Berlusconi melodrama, but I’d think this is another step in the right direction for Italy. Some accountability, even for influential oligarchs like Sylvio, is mission critical for righting the ship in a country beset with bureaucracy, graft, and inefficiency.
Snow Melt
Reward after a long hike, sore muscles, sore feet, and tired lungs? Seeing the melting snow result in this magical little spot. Calming.
Those out of the way places, finding them makes life so much more livable.
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