Buon Giorno to all my lovely Loyal and New Followers
Wet misty morning viewed through cobweb to the lower terrace.
Photo P Finnigan
My man and I woke early this morning, despite the fact that it is Sunday, and found thick fog obscuring our view down to the valley. We got in the car and my man said, “That’s interesting, we are one minute earlier than yesterday and four minutes later than the day before. Oh, and we have done eighty-eight thousand miles!” “Well, thank you for that….” I smiled. Don’t you just love him? Desperate to find sunshine, we drove further uphill to Fiano for our morning coffee. Hurrah, there was the sun, smiling down on this little hilltop village, so we relaxed, read the papers and greeted the locals, who were all dressed for Sunday, mostly in fashionable track suits. On our return to our little villa, we were still fog bound, however, my clever man noticed some incredible cobwebs and took a misty picture for you.
autumn Vines through Paolo’s window.
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Wood fired grilled Porcini mushroom.
Photo J Finnigan
Earlier in the week and before visiting a possible new property, we popped into Paolo’s Ristorante C’era una Volta, where Porcini Grilliata was on the menu. The larger Porcini mushrooms are really delicious if cooked over an open fire, which is how Paolo grills all his food. Yummy…. It was a lovely warm sunny day and we sat in the picture window where we could see the Autumn vines stretching away in all directions. My man glowed with contentment as his Pici alla Pecoraia (thick spaghetti in a pecorino cheese sauce with sweet baby tomatoes) arrived. I just love to see him enjoying himself!
Daniel joins us for coffee. Phew! L Nazione.
Then yesterday, Saturday, we dropped down to Certaldo and Bar Solferino for coffee where we were joined by Daniel Craig, looking absolutely gorgeous in Armani and flashing an expensive watch. Yes, I know, not really, but a girl can dream. We then went to see another potential country house that turned out to be an apartment with a shared garden; I don’t think so. So far I have viewed seven possible new homes, and we may have found the ideal place not far away from where we are now. Watch this space!
Meanwhile, I am currently working away on an exciting ghost writing project. It is a thriller based on a real life story and is a fascinating and topical subject. But do not worry, you will not be forgotten and my weekly blogs will go out without fail. Also my monthly column in Expat Focus, the on-line magazine for, not surprisingly, expats! My book, ‘The Italian Connection’ will now hopefully be published by the summer of next year.
Pre-lunch drinks on the upper terrace.
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And finally, it is so important to have that relaxing aperitivo in the early evening. Also a nice drop of wine before lunch in the garden. We have been lucky enough to enjoy several lunches outside this week. When the sun comes out the middle of the day is quite hot, despite the chill in the air. I know, we are so lucky!
Well must get on, more writing to do, places to go and people to see.
Have a great week and do drop me a line.
Salute June x
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