Feet First

Feet First

After a long day and a half of travel my feet finally hit the ground of Italia. When I arrived in the Florence Airport I opted to take a taxi rather than a shuttle to the bus depot where I commenced the journey to the small medieval town of San Gimignano. Though more...
Be Still Like Salami 

Be Still Like Salami 

Along the way to town to start my day, I stopped for an espresso and breakfast-local  salami and pecorino cheese. It’s in this quiet stillness that I have become increasingly aware of the brewing sense of urgency that interupts my ability to fully appreciate the...
Have Car Will Travel 

Have Car Will Travel 

This morning I made my way to the city square to order breakfast-espresso, orange juice and wild boar Ragu with homemade pappardelle pasta  (ya I did!) and contemplated the day ahead. Not so still this morning, boar will do that to you. I decided having seen most, if...
Pizzas and Piazzas 

Pizzas and Piazzas 

I woke on this day more rested than I had in days. I’m adjusting. After a lovely breakfast in the vineyard of freshly baked bread, local sliced meats, tomatoes, olives and strong black coffee I relaxed by the pool. It’s difficult to put into words the...