As promised (albeit a bit late in delivery), a photo tour of our September/October trip to northern Italy. To make it a bit more organized, I've broken the photos up by:
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| Jam Crostata in La Spezia |
- Delicious Foods
- Beautiful Faces
- Adorable Animals
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| Buckwheat Cake with Cherry Jam in Teglio |
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| Sbrisolona in Rovato |
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| Cheese, glorious cheese, in Brixen |
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| Fresh pasta with olives, capers, tomatoes, and ricotta in Brixen |
- Gorgeous Landscapes
I hope you enjoy taking the tour as much as I did putting it together. Pour yourself a glass of wine (better yet, make a refreshing
Aperol Spritz), or whip up a cappuccino, find a comfy chair, and take a virtual journey to northern Italy.
Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy, and delicious 2020!
Delicious Foods
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| First of many Aperol Spritz during this trip! |
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| Gorgeous prune plums |
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| The fresh catch of the day at the Genoa Mercato Orientale |
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| Delicious baked goods in Cinque Terre |
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| The famous Pesto Genovese! Delicioso! |
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| Cherry Torta in Cinque Terre |
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| Ricotta and Spinach Pansotti at Fattoria Mamma Chica in La Spezia |
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Pizzocheri in Teglio
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| Picnic Lunch |
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Learning to make gnocchi in Rovato
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Lunch in Bardolino
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| Ethereal bomboloni (doughnut) and luscious cappuccino at roadside gas station! |
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| Ricotta Dumplings with Plums in Brixen |
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| Fabulous focaccia in Genoa |
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Pasta at the market in Genoa
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Perfect Aperitivo in Lake Iseo
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Beautiful Faces
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| Loved this guy! Cheesemonger in Cinque Terre |
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| Our intrepid and fun guide in the Cinque Terre - Giuseppe! |
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| These ladies were not happy about having their picture taken! |
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| But this lady did not mind! |
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| Our jovial guide on the Bernina Red Express to Switzerland |
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| Alice, our wonderful guide, happily participating in a demo at the buckwheat watermill in Valtellina |
Adorable Animals
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| What every dog wants: a place in the sun to nap. |
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| A resident of the Montisola cat sanctuary |
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| This pup takes his job as vineyard guard very seriously! |
Gorgeous Landscapes
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| The Duomo in Milano |
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| Beautiful gardens near Lake Como |
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| Terraced vineyards in Tirano |
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| Picturesque train station in Grum near the Alps |
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| The Swiss Alps at Diavolezza |
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| The haunting island retreat of the Beretta family in Montisola |
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| Gorgeous Lake Garda |
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| The magnificent Dolomites! |
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| The Cinque Terre seaside |
