September, it came. It went. I didn't blog. Here's an update on what happened over a month ago.
I had a birthday! To celebrate, I found this hotel is Pietrasanta, Tuscany. But it's not in the part of Tuscany that's close. No, it's like 7 hours north. This is why you should always consult a map before looking on Jetsetter and seeing a great deal on a beach-front hotel. When you put it into your GPS and realize "Wow, this is going to be a LONG drive" that's probably too late. Regardless, we drove northward, listening to my new favorite podcast "Stuff You Should Know" on NPR. The trip flew by while we learned about really important things, like Dungeons and Dragons, Whiskey Runners, and Crystal Meth. See? So useful for life!
We spent a glorious day on the beach with my new birthday gift: his and her personalized beach towels! Necessary for life!!! Special thanks to my sister, Christy and my momma, for one of my favorite gifts this year!!
On a whim (and to break up the lengthy drive back), we stopped into Perugia on the way back. Finding parking was bit tricky and we barreled through, what I'm sure, is not supposed to be a road for regular vehicular travel. But, va bene! We're Napolitano now!
Here's a summary of our return trip:
I had a birthday! To celebrate, I found this hotel is Pietrasanta, Tuscany. But it's not in the part of Tuscany that's close. No, it's like 7 hours north. This is why you should always consult a map before looking on Jetsetter and seeing a great deal on a beach-front hotel. When you put it into your GPS and realize "Wow, this is going to be a LONG drive" that's probably too late. Regardless, we drove northward, listening to my new favorite podcast "Stuff You Should Know" on NPR. The trip flew by while we learned about really important things, like Dungeons and Dragons, Whiskey Runners, and Crystal Meth. See? So useful for life!
Special birthday treat -- Dom Perignon!!! (Not quite as good as I was expecting. Perhaps my pallet isn't that refined?? Nonsense. #dontbelievethehype
We spent a glorious day on the beach with my new birthday gift: his and her personalized beach towels! Necessary for life!!! Special thanks to my sister, Christy and my momma, for one of my favorite gifts this year!!
The food up there was fantastic, complete with God's gift to the human race: Florentine steak. It's soooooo delicious!! Throw in a couple seriously delicious bottles of wine, an evening stroll through this super cute little town and we were set!
On a whim (and to break up the lengthy drive back), we stopped into Perugia on the way back. Finding parking was bit tricky and we barreled through, what I'm sure, is not supposed to be a road for regular vehicular travel. But, va bene! We're Napolitano now!
Here's a summary of our return trip:
Pocket coffee!! The AutoGrill's finest!
Getting ready to have lunch in Perugia!
Tom models my new Furla purse. Whilst sliding down a railing. That's us, spreading America's good name overseas! You're welcome, America!
Definitely the fall. I think spring and fall are the very best times to travel in Europe. Summer is just too hot (and crowded!)
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