A few pics of Tuscany...a village and a garden...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[TexasTowelie]

1. Okay, I'm envious.

It sounds and looks like you are having a wonderful time. Safe travels!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear TexasTowelie!

We are having a very nice time, but remember, vacations are strenuous, a huge change of pace from what we normally do...

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. wow..what a lovely peaceful interlude....

Thank you, Peggy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. I thank you, my dear dixiegrrrrl!

It was just that!

[Locut0s]

3. Ahh Tuscany, I miss you :(. Thank for these!...

We had such an amazing time there! I am remember we stayed in this small little hill farm with a family. At night I walked out to see the lights of a nearby small hill town against the sky. Fireflies accompanied us as we strolled. Another night we walked into this tinny little village square to hear the sounds of happy people talking. There was this little hole in the wall restaurant we stopped at there where my father had is birthday dinner. It was one of those 5 seat restaurants that only served the small town and the occasional tourist, fantastic food. And the chef came out and chatted with everyone after. I have to get back there some day.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear Locut0s!

Your experience sounds much like ours, except we're staying in a small walled village.

Gargonza dates from the 13th Century, and is very lovely.

It was restored about 40 years ago, and now functions as a very atmospheric B&B.

I hope you can return to Tuscany someday...

[LeftofObama]

7. Beautiful!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thank you, my dear LeftofObama!

[mnhtnbb]

9. Italy is so beautiful! Enjoy your trip!

Keep posting pics!

I have a college friend--who also happens to live in L.A. (Westwood) who
is in Italy with one of her sons on a bike tour! Am enjoying her pix on
fb, too!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Believe me, we are enjoying ourselves, my dear mnhtnbb!

Italy is so lush and green and beautiful...

The pics will keep coming, be sure of that!

Thanks for coming by!

[femmocrat]

10. How beautiful!

I love that pink and white speckled rose. It must be surreal to be surrounded by such beauty! Thanks for the pictures!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thanks, my dear femmocrat!

Italy reminds me of a greener California. Similar vegetation, climate, humidity and so on.

It has been a wonderful trip!

[WCGreen]

13. Lovely pictures, Miss Peggy....

You sure have a good eye to spot the shot.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. Why, thank you, kind sir!

I appreciate your thoughtful words!



One of my traveling companions, on seeing me stalking the perfect bud, said "Peggy's in her element."

[fizzgig]

14. how lovely!

i hope you're having a blast

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Aw, thank you, my dear fizzgig!

We are having a great time...It would be better if my dear husband hadn't picked up a nasty cold, but there you are...

Thanks, sweetie...

[elleng]

17. THANKS, CalPeg!

Sorry I just got here; been busy with 'stuff.'

Let us know about the food! And sorry about your husband's cold.

Ciao

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Ah, my dear elleng...

You don't ever need to apologize for not posting here!

I AM glad you had time to have a look...

Ciao, sweetie...

[marzipanni]

19. Ahh, so pretty. Old gray buildings, stone or wood, and pink & red flowers go together

I just wish we were technologically advanced to the point of sending scents through the internet! And tastes!

Now I'm going to see if you have other photos/posts about your trip, because I didn't even know you and 'Lionel' were on a trip!
Are you getting him to drink lots of orange juice? I see blood orange juice from Sicily is popular in Italy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Thank you, my dear marzipanni!

I did put some other posts in my Journal, if you're interested...

He does stay away from juices since they spike his blood sugar...

But he does get plenty of Vit C from other sources.

[nightbloomer]

21. Gargonza

Lovely - I have stayed in Gargonza many times - the last time last summer. My favorite house is Nerina - stayed there with my family in 1996. One of my very favorite places.

Have dinner at Cacciatore on the highway just before the turn to Gargonza - great food. The food at Gargonza's restaurant is good too.

Enjoy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. Thank you!

We have enjoyed being here...

[Tuesday Afternoon]

22. very nice, Peggy! Thanks for sharing them.

I have always wanted to visit Tuscany. Love that first shot because it makes me feel like I am there

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. Thank you, my dear Tuesday Afternoon!

It is a very pretty place, full of history and great sights...

I hope you get here some day!

[bif]

23. Italy and France. My two favorite countries on earth

Enjoy the people, food and wine!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

28. I love those countries too, my dear bif...

This is our first trip to Italy, and it has been great.

[vanlassie]

24. Have you seen any fields of sunflowers?

I love that! And the Frascati!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. I saw what I thought was a field of sunflowers, my dear vanlassie...

They weren't very tall yet, but I did see the yellow heads starting to grow.

I think it's early in the season...

[Paulie]

25. No pics of food???

I has a sad.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. I'm sorry, my dear Paulie...

I haven't actually thought of doing that!

Too busy eating, I guess!

[Paulie]

31. That's totally fair.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. Thanks, sweetie...

[Rowdyboy]

33. A visual feast! Thanks so much for sharing.....

That'll have to do for now....But someday....

[Lady Freedom Returns]

34. I am soooooooooooo jealous of you right now.

[AsahinaKimi]

35. wow, pretty!

I have been to Spain and Italy, so beautiful .

[Manifestor_of_Light]

36. So beautiful!!

With geraniums in boxes!!

Io voglio andare a Italia!!

They make a lot of movies in Tuscany.

[peacefreak]

37. Thanks for posting these, Miss Peggy.

My friends are taking me there in the Fall. I've been reading tons of travel guides, mostly about Florence. What has been the favorite place you've visited so far?

[Phentex]

38. Very nice!

The first one looks like a post card.