Sometimes all it takes is to flick through past photographs to relive the loves, laughs, the memories, the friendships …… I took a peek at just the past few months. Here’s what I came up with …..
Piano Grande, nr Castelluccio …The poppies were beautiful this year.Our views were spectacular at times …Early morning view from our house.Real, local festivals, where the folks turned up by any means necessary!Harvesting our own sour cherries to make jams, liqueurs and other yummy things!Picking fresh veggies straight out the garden…Enjoying a wonderful bottle of Sagrantino di Montefalco out under our gazebo…The food with friends …The food at the festas…The FOOD! (This is a mere ‘trifle’!)Expect the unexpected…The spontaneity of the locals …The fantastic local wine – The wonderful Montefalco Rosso & Sagrantino di Montefalco…Work is always fun!Don’t think of the calories, just enjoy the incredible taste! Guanciale on bruschette ….Fantastic dinners out with friends….Meeting new friends…And more new friends …Enjoying time with old friends …Always being open to new challenges – like arranging a blessing on a wine tour …The sunflowers … My fav!Spending time with our beautiful girl – Stella
Our boy – DJWe are grateful for all we have! (Cheat photo, this is not in Umbria!)
There were, of course, so many more photos I could have included, but perhaps there should be a part 2 instead!
Finally, if you have got this far – if you like our photos, please don’t steal them – if you ask me, I’ll in all likelihood say yes as long as you credit me for it! 😀 Contact us here
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Balloon Ride Adventure for Gusto Wine Tours! Highly recommended for an unforgettable experience! We had an unforgettable morning on a hot air balloon ride over the spectacular Umbrian countryside! Getting up and out by 6am was on the sleepy side, but the dawn light was beautiful and the sunrise gave promise for a gorgeous day!…
I’d like to paint a picture, let the day wash all over you and make you feel like you were there with us! Give you a taste of what we do!We picked our guests up one chilly misty November morning as the bells of Spello rang out 10am. It was a nice coincidence that all…
‘Rock Star’ Wine Makers! Umbria seems to have more than it’s fair share of Rock Star wine-makers! Young, enthusiastic and innovative guys! We’d like you to meet Roberto Dionigi from Cantina Dionigi near Bevagna, Umbria. The family Dionigi have been in the wine & olive oil making business since 1896. The care, passion and attention…
WINE has been with us for thousands of years, and, fortunately, shows no signs of going away soon. But the way we drink and see wine has changed quite dramatically. A few hundred years ago, it wasn’t unusual for an English breakfast to consist of a lot of roast meat, washed down with a flagon…
Venice is always a great city for a celebration! Although we have missed the Carnevale, we can’t wait to get to Venice next week and try some of the local wines of that region! While we have never been big fans of fizz, we are keen to have a sip or three of the Prosecco!…
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We love reading your blogs Giselle, and hope one day we can enjoy the life you are living too!! Viva Italia!!
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We love reading your blogs Giselle, and hope one day we can enjoy the life you are living too!! Viva Italia!!
We look forward to the day you realise your dream and get yourselves over here!
Reblogged this on GUSTO! Blog and commented:
Another quick look at some of the lovely things that happened in 2013!
Here’s to a stupendous 2014 for us all!
What a full and meaningful year you two have had! All the good things in life. All the best for 2014. I have been enjoying your blog!
Thank you so much for your comment, and all the very best back to you for 2014.
Thank you for following my blog!
My pleasure!!