Well, on Monday we left the vineyards of Tuscany and drove to the northwestern coast of Italy without a solid plan. We'd had fantastic visits to smaller towns with quaint piazzas and recognized that we definitely prefer that to the bigger cities. Vespas, crowds, pollution and pigeons are part of the reason. We did learn a few things in that region, but it appears that we're focusing more on food than history. It's a considerable pastime for the kids now to seek out the best (homemade) gelato in town. There are two clues: 1) the ice cream must be in metal bins (plastic is a dead giveaway of factory-produced) and 2) if the banana flavor is bright yellow, forget it, the best is a slightly gray hue which means real bananas. This is education!
After a quick guidance prayer, Charlie and I brought the kids to Lerici and fell into four incredible days on the Mediterranean. Our hotel is right on the beach -- harbor on the left, castle on the point, rocky shore and promenade to the next village on the right. It is glorious. And unusually warm weather (75-80°) has us on the beach until sunset. The ocean has revived all five of us! One day, Charlie and I took a boat to Cinque Terre which is set of five small towns nestled into the cliffs of the mountains around the cove. Fantastic!
Constantly grateful...
Well, on Monday we left the vineyards of Tuscany and drove to the northwestern coast of Italy without a solid plan. We'd had fantastic visits to smaller towns with quaint piazzas and recognized that we definitely prefer that to the bigger cities. Vespas, crowds, pollution and pigeons are part of the reason. We did learn a few things in that region, but it appears that we're focusing more on food than history. It's a considerable pastime for the kids now to seek out the best (homemade) gelato in town. There are two clues: 1) the ice cream must be in metal bins (plastic is a dead giveaway of factory-produced) and 2) if the banana flavor is bright yellow, forget it, the best is a slightly gray hue which means real bananas. This is education!
After a quick guidance prayer, Charlie and I brought the kids to Lerici and fell into four incredible days on the Mediterranean. Our hotel is right on the beach -- harbor on the left, castle on the point, rocky shore and promenade to the next village on the right. It is glorious. And unusually warm weather (75-80°) has us on the beach until sunset. The ocean has revived all five of us! One day, Charlie and I took a boat to Cinque Terre which is set of five small towns nestled into the cliffs of the mountains around the cove. Fantastic!
1 comment:
Chase,
I am so pleased to see your picture with the leaning tower of Pisa. So creative....You weren't holding it up like most tourist's pictures. Glad you are having fun!!!
XOXOK
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