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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Wooaaahhhh…horse!
Or in my latest experience riding horses in Tuscany, Giddy Up!!! Yes, I was lucky enough to get the slow horse! Followed by my hubby who had the stallion, “Paco”-who really really really liked my horse! ha The kid’s horse, … Continue reading
Posted in Bagni Di Lucca, Family, Italy, Lucca, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany
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PULL!!!!
I have been posting the last few days on the “Harvest Festival” in San Gimignano, also known as the Town of Towers. A lovely but a bit touristy town during the day, it is certainly worth the crowds on that … Continue reading
Posted in Chianti, Family, Florence, Food, History, Italy, San Gimignana, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany
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The ladies get in on the action!
A surprise to some but a beautiful historical tradition to Italian festivals are the dances and competitions done by the ladies of the town. At the “Harvest Festival” in San Gimignano, the women have been working hard all year to … Continue reading
Posted in Chianti, Family, Florence, History, Italy, San Gimignana, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany
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Throwing the Flags….
One of my favorite scenes in “Under the Tuscan Sun” movie is the young man showing his love to the young Italian woman by throwing the flags in the festival. I remember watching that movie thinking , how lovely, how … Continue reading
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Let’s go to the Fair!
Once again this year we visited San Gimignano (the town of towers) located in Tuscany so we could experience the fun of Ferie delle Messi or Harvest Festival. It is an easy drive from Florence or Rome, a walled city … Continue reading
Posted in Chianti, Family, Florence, History, Italy, San Gimignana, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany, Uncategorized
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