“Venice once was dear, The pleasant place of all festivity, The revel of the earth, the masque of Italy.” Lord Byron
FLORENCE – august 2015
“The Creator made Italy by designs from Michelangelo.” – Mark Twain
As of today, I have stood on the tallest mountain in Europe. (at Monte Bianco)
It’s a beautiful sunny day for some hiking in the mountains. (at Villenueve, Italy)
My last morning in Sarteano, Toscana, Italia. Saying “See you later!” not “Goodbye!"
Beautiful historic Orvieto with it’s cathedral and landscape.
Stunning historic hilltop Orvieto, a gorgeous medieval town in Toscana, Italia! Beautiful buildings, including ceremics shops!
Beautiful #Orvieto, #Toscana, #Italia was best explored with #friends and #family! I had a lovely visit on Sunday. (at Orvieto)
Delicious calzani for dinner, followed by 3 scoops of “the best” gelato in orvieto!
The lookout over the Bagno Vignoni Waterfall is a gorgeous landscape and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to see it! (at Bagno Vignoni in Val d'Orcia)
My host sister and I soaking our feet in the healing thermal water springs at Bagno Vignoni, Toscana, Italia. One of many relaxing moments this afternoon. (at Bagno Vignoni in Val d'Orcia)
Spent a beautiful afternoon in Bagno Vignoni, Toscana, Italia: walking, seeing the rapids and waterfall, soaking my feet in the healing thermal water, and then having a delicious homemade gelato! (at Bagno Vignoni in Val d'Orcia)
Beautiful #landscape in #chiancianoterme, #Toscana, #Italia.
The beautiful #sunset and #concert last Sunday on #Isolamaggiore in #Umbria, #Italia. (at Isola Maggiore)
I took a #ferry to #Isolamaggiore yesterday afternoon. It’s a #beautiful, #sunny place! (at Isola Maggiore)
Watched a #streetperformer #swallowfire and #firedance in #Chiusi on Saturday (my birthday!) at the #Medievalfair! (at Chiusi (Si))
Video of the #Drummers from Saturday evening at the #Chiusi #Medievalfair. It was a cool way to end my birthday! #Toscana #Italia #Tuscany #Italy #medievaltimes #medievalfestival #medieval (at Chiusi)