Italy

Five Days in Florence with Terrance

I always suspected that I  would love Italy and my suspicions were overwhelmingly validated by my visit to Florence. Having a good ear and excellent hand and shoulder expressions, I’d been developing my Italian skills in preparation for an eventual visit.

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Vacation in Venice

It was time to cash in my Christmas gift from M before the offer expired. The gift, a weekend in the European city of my choice. My pick was Venice.

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Venice Restaurants–Al Mascaron

From the moment I entered I was at home. At my left were Rosie, Attila, Franco, Gilda and Stefano who greeted me with gusto, offered recommendations-pasta si, risotto no, and from Rosie a hug-molto simpatico!

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Venice Lodging-Albergo Quattro Fontane

From the moment I entered I was at home. At my left were Rosie, Attila, Franco, Gilda and Stefano who greeted me with gusto, offered recommendations-pasta si, risotto no, and from Rosie a hug-molto simpatico!

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