3/15/2012...An Update. A Disclosure.
I know miniscule about Italy. Dabble in pockets of its mystery. And write to remember. I am pulled to, enticed by, long for it and things Italian...small and large...and breathable. The people, their language, the texture, the jewel tones of the culture, the sumptuous food, the accumulated centuries of tradition, passion, and Life -- they all nurture me, mesmerize me when I am there.

For a short time (and at the time I began this blog), I was drawn into an adventure with imported
Italian pottery, but could not persist. However, The Blog continues & exists as a bit of a playground for me. A place to play, to capture my explorations and the riot of colors, the intricacies of Italy, the artistry of Italian design, the sheer joy of Celebrating Life every day. I've neither a planned destination nor a schedule. It's the Journey that draws me. I welcome your company, yet ask you to understand, I do this for me.

Jun 16, 2012

First stop...Perugia for a week. Reservations made.

Making progress.  Harry and I decided to enjoy Perugia as a home base for one week in September.   So  we booked our airline reservations to set our travel dates.  And then we booked our room in Albergo Anna, the charming small hotel pictured at right whose staff has already made us feel welcome.

We'll settle in and "just be Italian" every day in Perugia, plus make a few day trips into the surrounding villages.  Albergo Anna is nestled in Perugia's historic district and we intend to walk, walk, walk everywhere -- like we did in Florence several years ago.  Nothing finer!