italy

This restaurant is owned by my airbnb host's best friend. I'm so glad she recommended it - simple, honest Italian food. I could have made a meal of the soup…

...try navigating that with google maps! And restaurant entries were usually nondescript and unpretentious so finding a place required patience and a belief in miracles.

all dressed up AND a place to go....

this street went on for miles - and was stuffed with displays of fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, breads, nuts, spices - you name it, you'd find it. And watching individuals…

This woman was priceless. They knew they made a great sandwich so didn't take crap from anyone. Here she's telling some picky customer just what she thinks about his requests…

wine tasting in the playpen where toddlers have hairy legs and 5 o'clock shadows....

This bar is perched on very steep stairs that have cushions you can plop down on - and with friendly hands from guys like this, you can actually get up…

it's not unusual to look up and see a woman or two peering from their window out onto the street or plaza below. I'm told that they report any suspicious…

and the names these gals put on their hats indicate a pro's planning when it comes to wine tasting in Italy.... as easy reference for who they are after the…

Pecorino di Pienza is one of the oldest sheep cheeses in the world. There are lots of sheep cheeses in Italy but what makes Pienza's cheese stand out from all…