Yesterday, we visited a village in Chianti within the Province of Florence. This particular town was part of the territory of Florence. Up until now, we have spent most of our time in the Province of Siena. For many centuries, Florence and Siena were mortal enemies, until Florence and the Medici family took over Siena and its territories by … [Read more...]
Anniversary Dinner
For the last two years, our anniversary has fallen during our Tuscany workshop. We've made a point of celebrating it either before or after the workshop. Last night, we celebrated in a nearby village with an amazing view, meal and Chianti wine! What a wonderful place to celebrate- we feel very lucky to return to Italy every year. … [Read more...]
Big Bike Race in a Small Town
Today, we were lucky enough to be part of the "crowd" during a national cycling race. Watching how excited the people were was just as fun as the race itself. All the locals were posted at their windows to watch it, a better view than from the street I think. After the racers left on their 150km journey, we noticed the trophy tent... Only in … [Read more...]
A Fabulous Workshop
Yesterday was the last day of our workshop and we all went our separate ways, some to Florence, some to Rome, and Joel and I are now in Chianti... We had a wonderful group this year and were a little sad to have it end. Here's a nice group shot in that famous Tuscan sweet-light as well as a great shot from our farm visit by one of our … [Read more...]
Fun Snapshots
I snapped the poppies with beautiful background on my way back to our hotel after lunch yesterday... if only this was my view at home! The sepia tone below is inside an ancient abbey that just begs to be shot in black and white! Today we were actually in Siena- I hope to get a shot or two from our participants for my next post! Siena is one … [Read more...]
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