We're In Italy!

We're On Our Way to Italy

Linda at Simply Linda called and said, "Hey, want to go to Italy."  I was like, "What??? You have got to be kidding.  I was just thinking about that. I'm soooo having a Calgon moment and ready to get away from it all."  

So I hopped on a plane from Atlanta and met her in New York.

This was the view from my window.

So, here we are!

Did you know that Italy in one of the top European destinations. 

Our first stop was Verona.What a villa we have!  

The mountains on one side and the sea on the other.  

I once worked with a guy who had lived half of his life in Italy so I know a little about what to expect.  He called me something and did the kissy-finger-thingy (no, not that finger!).  I said, "What did you say?"  He said, "It means you are a little stout lady."  I was livid.  What????  He said, " In Italy that is a compliment and I meant it as a compliment."  I said, "We're not in Italy."  

But now I am, so I think I'll fit in just fine. I'm a Signora Bella for now.

Now I know that Italy has a reputation for being expensive and you pay big bucks for the wine, but Linda and I found the neatest little eateries on the back streets of Venice.

Gotta keep her away from the wine

or I'll be carrying her on my back.

I forgot to show you the inside of our villa.

Linda has the bed. 

It's only fair since she planned most of the itinerary.

I just love the cobblestone paths

of Taormina.

The countryside, the small towns, oh and the 

Piazzas!

The sights, tastes, smells-ahhhhhh.

Eat, drink and be merry!

I eat, she drinks and we both are merry!

(I'm teasing, Linda.  What goes on in Italy, stays in Italy.  I'm not telling a thing!)

I sure hope I get to take a Gondola ride on 

the back canals of Venice.

Linda's trying to keep me away from the 

Italian men!

Oh my goodness!

Mama Mia!

Delish!

We're in Rome now.

This is a collage that I made of the city.

Shops for days, food for hours, 

and cobblestone gardens that 

I'd like to bring home with me. 

Linda says there's more to see so

you'll want to drop by her place and see 

the second leg of our journey.

Wish You Were Here, 

Bonnie:)

So, just so you know.
This was a "virtual" vacation.
Linda is not a wine-o, and
I am still lusting after Italian men.

It's been fun!