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In this week’s 52, I’m posing in front of Leonardo da Vinci’s childhood home. I still can’t wrap my mind around this incredible experience.
I have so much to say and so much to share about my Italian adventure in the coming weeks but for now here’s a little preview.
And now, my week in photographs…
Sunday (July 22nd): Casale di Valle (the hunting lodge we stayed at) was absolutely breathtaking. Can’t wait to share the entire tour with you!
Monday (July 23rd): Each and every day was filled with activities. The highlight of Monday was touring the beautiful vineyards that seemed to go on forever and ever.
Tuesday (July 24th): We had lunch at grape grower Bruno Rosetti’s home. He arrived in style in his amazing sports car. Afterwords we visited Leonardo da Vinci’s childhood home and the museum dedicated to him.
Wednesday (July 25th): We met many memorable characters including Uncle and the family’s fun loving pup, Latte.
Thursday (July 26th): We had an extra special dinner right next to the Mediterranean. The seafood was some of the best of my life.
Friday (July 27th): We were able to tour Florence where we saw many beautiful and intricate statues. Some were even alive.
Saturday (July 28th): I had to wake up at 4:00 am in order to catch my early flight home. It was a long, not so fun traveling experience but it made reuniting with my lovely husband that much sweeter. He grilled salmon for us and I made pasta for him using the amazing gluten free pasta that was gifted to me on our tour of the Morelli Pasta factory. I also topped it with a delicious, fresh tomato sauce that was taught to me by Chef Anna.
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Tagged: 2012, 365 Project, 52 Weeks, DaVinci Wine Storyteller Experience, Florence, Food, Instant Film, Italy, Polaroid, Portrait, Puppy, Self, Statues, Stone, The Impossible Project, Travel, Tuscany, Vinci, Vineyards
What an awesome adventure, Jade! The photo of the man and the dog is unbelievably well seen.
It really was a trip of a lifetime! I can’t wait to share more.
Gorgeous photos! I’d love to see this place one day!
Thanks Sadie! I hope you are able to make it someday. It’s truly enchanting…
gorgeous photos, can’t wait to see more of your adventure
Thanks Vickie! There is SOOO much more to come!!
I’m so glad you had a great time in Italy. Tuscany is such a special place; one can help but falling in love with it!
I can’t wait to read other thoughts about this experience and see other pics
yay, so happy to see these pics! i can’t wait to read more. (okay you may have already posted more but i’m behind on my blog reading! will catch up though.)