July 11, 2012 8:17 PM
With deference to Goodnight Moon, my farewell ode to Italia 2012:
Arrivederci salumi, cheese and wine
Arrivederci going to dinner at nine
Arrivederci shopping at the markets in the street
Arrivederci greeting every stranger I meet
Arrivederci pastry and cappuccino in the early morn
Arrivederci basil from a plant freshly torn
Arrivederci best mozzarella I will ever taste
Arrivederci appreciation of life at a slower pace
Arrivederci sunflowers growing strong and tall
Arrivederci lovely shops, not ever in a mall
Arrivederci gelato – the source of smiles galore
Arrivederci flowers adorning every window and door
Arrivederci graceful ladies walking arm in arm
Arrivederci vistas of the land people farm
Arrivederci homemade pasta in every size and shape
Arrivederci beans that only Italians know how to make
Arrivederci tomatoes, bruscetta and cheese
Arrivederci pizza prepared to please
Arrivederci piazza life where people sip vino and talk
Arrivederci evenings’ activities we find on our walk
Arrivederci shoes, scarves and fashion
Arrivederci simplicity filled with passion
Arrivederci antiquities that stretch the soul and mind
Arrivederci art and architecture, every imaginable kind
Arrivederci friends, old and new, from far and near
Arrivederci Cortona, Italia, till we see you next year.
Many thanks to all who made our trip so memorable.
While this marks the “physical” end of our 2012 Italian adventure, it is not the end of the blog… come back for much more!
Ciao!
Judy
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O M G!!! OH Judy this is so beautiful. I loved your Italy trip. Thanks so much for having us along. So generous and gracious of you to share. I’m going to miss all this too, so much. I had so much FUN. So refreshing, and I learned a lot too! WOW! what a trip! Now what am I going to do? Oh, hoping you plan to invite me for the pasta party!
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By Sandra on July 12, 2012 at 6:40 AM
Sandra,
So glad you enjoyed the posts…and I am happy you are planning your own trip! Will be great fun for you.
Judy
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By blogginginitaly on July 12, 2012 at 5:18 PM
We’re spending a month in Cortona the last 2 weeks of Sept. and first 2 weeks of October. Your blog has totally excited us with all the wonderful information and things to enjoy. Thank you, Susan M. from Florida.
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By Susan Morris on July 12, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Susan,
Thanks for the nice note…What a wonderful time to be in Cortona! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I’m delighted that the blog has been helpful! Enjoy Cortona…I’ll post more about it in the weeks to come.
Judy
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By blogginginitaly on July 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM
Bravo! Well done!
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By FIlocia Poma on July 13, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Grazie, Filocia!
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By blogginginitaly on July 13, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Jude,
Love the poem! And loved being able to “visit” Cortona with you, Len and Benita.
I was a bit frustrated when you went silent for so many days but if you post more
pictures and add more stories my frustration will be soothed. 🙂 We are on Nantucket, call when you can after you get used to being out of paradise.
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By Paula on July 14, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Not surprisingly, it’s harder to post everyday when I am not there; but, I have so many more pictures and stories to tell that I am determined to keep writing! We’ll talk soon.
xo
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By blogginginitaly on July 14, 2012 at 12:36 PM
One thing I’ve realized on this site is the care and affection that is seemingly given to this. I actually wish that I’d the
time and drive to do something similar to this.
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By personalized Latte mugs on September 11, 2012 at 6:53 AM