Why did we fall in love with Cortona? So very many reasons, but suffice it to say we did – this being our eighth stay. And although so much is familiar, this ancient Etruscan town never ceases to amaze.
The incredible views…
Local food sourcing… (10 huge fresh artichokes for under $4.50!)
Tiny cars that seem to suck in their sides as they traverse the hills and uneven narrow streets – (my Fiat 500).
And of course, the delicious food.
The weather has been perfect – blue sky sunny days, cool nights, and signs of Spring’s magnificent return in the colors popping up everywhere.
And while all of the above is wonderful, nothing quite compares to the sincere smiles and heartfelt “ben tornato” (welcome back) long embraces we’ve received from our local friends.
I guess the answer to my opening question is simple: they are truly the reason we fell in love with Cortona and why we happily return.
For now, time to give in to jet lag, but much more to come.
Ciao,
Judy
God’s in his heaven.
Judy and Len are in Cortona.
All’s right with the world.
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Yes!
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You’re back home!
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We are indeed!
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So happy for you and Len…you are in your “posto felice”!
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Brava Paula!
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You look perfectly at home !! Salute !!
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Grazie e anche a te!
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Ben tornato! Sono felice vedere ancora – mi fai come sono in Italia! Grazie I look forward to hearing/seeing all that you do in and around Cortona. Grazie Jean
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Grazie Jean, so good seeing you recently and catching up!
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Lovely story! Just a quick question about those artichokes – are they like the Roman artichokes that are small and can be fried? I love artichokes and look for them every time I go to Italy.
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No, These were huge and red! The small ones are so good too!
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One day I hope to be in Italy when the small artichokes are in season!
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Thank you for the refresher
Among other things your photos
inspire my appetite.
As Bill Capraro use to say
you can’t get a bad meal
in Italy!
You and Len look great
Waiting for the “more
to come”
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And he knew his food for sure!!! Thanks, Royce.
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YUM! The photos are beautiful! Love the line about cars sucking their sides in. You and Len with the red vino is so inviting. Enjoy my friends.
Judy
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Thanks, JK. Better the cars having to suck in their sides than us after all the food and vino! You should consider joining us here sometime. Would love to show you around!
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Looks amazing, as usual. Enjoying your blog. We’ll see you in September!
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A new place for you to visit on your way north!
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