Benvenuti and Welcome to all My Lovely Followers
Here in our little bit of glorious Tuscany, we are suffering from the heat and wall to wall sunshine. What’s that you said? How can we be suffering? Well, actually I said it to to make you feel better, particularly if you are enjoying rain and grey skies, ha ha! But actually, we could do with some heavy overnight rain, just to give us a break from watering the dryed up grass, or rather ground cover weeds, and the flowering pots.
Programma di Marcialla Foto J Finnigan
But enough of that, there is a whole lot of stuff going on in our area during June and July, so if you are visiting, you should not want for entertainment. I say this every year, but please don’t postpone your visit to Tuscany until August, which is a dreadful month for tourists, when 90% of shops and restaurants close in the rush to the coast or the mountains. Marcialla, a village just fifteen minutes from us has a very active events programme, ranging from jazz and classics to local bands and children’s entertainment.
Aperitivi a Jam Caffe Foto J Finnigan
Meanwhile, my man and I enjoyed a delicious aperitivo early last Friday evening at Jam Caffe next to the stazione in Certaldo. When my man has had a few days in London we meet there for a welcome home cocktail and are presented with a different one every time. I have to say that our barman excelled himself this time. It comprised a mix of pomegranate juice, vodka, prosecco and a few other secret incredients. We took a sip and I asked my man how his journey went. “what journey?” He sighed, as he stretched his legs out and luxuriated in the delicious concoction, atmosphere and good company of course!
Gianluca inamore Foto J Finnigan
Later we popped over to C’era Una Volta in Lucardo for supper, where Gianluca our good friend and waiter, seemed to have fallen in love with a very large bottle of Chianti Wine. We are currently drinking a delicous local one called ‘i loppi’. Not as dry as some Chianti and a little more full-bodied.
Anyway, back out in the real world we read in the papers 
that a number of local elections have taken place thoroughout Italy. This will unquestionably give a good indication as to the current leaning of the electors for the General Election. Interestingly, there seems to be a real mix of voting with not much between the Centrosinistro and Centrodestra, Centre left and centre right. However, the lefty and aging rock star look-alike Beppo Grillo’s following is growing by the day! Will we have another UK scenario?
The Rock Chick Band
Well, enough of that. I’m getting very excited as we come closer to my rock concert with the Rock Chick Band on 24th June. Our final rehearsal will be Sunday 18th, then it’s the hectic organisation of the piazzina in the garden and the sleeping arrangements for visitors. Still time to send me your email address if you would like an invite. june.finnigan@virgin.net
Have a great week and do drop me a line, I love to hear from you.
Salute June x
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