Day 3 of our Transumanza Journey The Maremma sheep dogs–mere yards away from our tent– had been barking since 4am. A couple of hours later, my 16 year-old daughter and I crept out of our tent in the darkness, seeking warmth in the agriturismo farmhouse where the majority of our group was sleeping inside. Nunzio, […]

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  • P Burchett - wow Kim, what an adventure you two had! The scenery is breathtaking. So happy to meet you in Montana! Phyllis

  • admin - Abruzzo won’t stay hidden for long! Enjoyed meeting you too…

It’s almost Thanksgiving…the time when we’re traditionally reunited with our families. Outside my window, cool winds whip through bare trees, and temps drop low enough to snow. But my thoughts drift to the shepherd and the flock of sheep that we left high in the mountains of central Italy this past summer. It’s certainly cold […]

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Did you grow up in the 60’s? If so, you’ll certainly recognize scenes from a familiar childhood cartoon as you walk around this park… Maybe the yellow creature isn’t immediately recognizable. But look beyond— to the character standing in front of her little concrete house on this barren landscape. Know who she is? Go ahead. […]

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  • Gene Carter - It’s Bedrock City in Williams, AZ.

  • admin - Absolutely! Have you been there? What’d ya think?

My daughter and I spent 4 days in the lovely Cinque Terre in northern Italy… Ligurian Italian Riviera If you’re not familiar with this region, this destination is fast becoming a tourist hot spot, and it can be pretty crowded in the summer months when people flock to the coast, visiting the five pastel-faded medieval […]

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