After a few days of blissful relaxation we decided to explore the area around our Hotel Castello La Leccia. Castellina in Chianti is a beautiful Tuscan town up the hill. Quiet streets in the afternoon were perfect for leisurely exploration. A fascinating contemporary bronze by the old fountain. After a…
Last December I talked to Marla about including Tuscany as part of an itinerary for our 2018 anniversary trip. She really wasn’t thrilled at all. She said “we’ve covered Tuscany pretty well already so why don’t you come up with something new!”…
One of the great joys of travel are the little discoveries you make by getting off the main roads and touristy areas. This was the day we left the beautiful seaside town of Menton for a day of explorations. Our destination was Gorbio, a magical perched medieval village often clouded…
Crystals have held a fascinating hold on me since I was a young boy. My Mom and Grandmother took me rock collecting all over Northern California. I guess I’ve always had some type of collecting mania for items of beauty my whole life. I thought I had this…