Our destination was Volpaia, not only for the adventurous drive in getting there, but to eat at La Bottega, a delightful restaurant perched on a tree-shaded grassy apron at the edge of this hilltop town. We had read about the Barucci family restaurant, known for its delicious regional cooking, and drove a circuitous route [...]
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The Early Bird Gets the Tagliatelle
Posted in Italy, Volpaia on October 21, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Doorways of Volpaia (Tuscany)
Posted in Italy, Volpaia, portal on October 21, 2006 | Comments Off
Mom, Dad, and me in the piazza of the remote Chianti village of Volpaia. The Castello di Volpaia behind us is now a wine shop in what was the principal tower of the 11th century castle. The adventurous drive to get here was worth every miglio. I had propelled our car up and down remote [...]
Views from Volpaia
Posted in Italy, Volpaia on October 21, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Dad sizing up an ape (pronounced “ah-pay”), which means bee. Built by Piaggo (same manufacturer of the Vespa), this little Italian pickup has been around since 1950. It was named for the buzzing noise the 3-wheeled wonders make as they carry cargo up and down the tight cobbled streets.
Mom and Dad gazing out at the [...]
Italy 2006
Melinda Trips 2007: Sicily and Peloponnese
Melinda takes you to Sicily and climbs a volcano. Wander through narrow, cobbled streets, seaside towns and ancient ruins on the Italian island of Sicily and the Greek Peloponnesian Peninsula at Melinda Trips 2007: Sicily and Peloponnese.Copyright
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