Once upon a time in Texas, there was a girl with an appetite and a dream...
I'm going back to Italy today and I want to share an image with you that shows you why...I'll miss my family, but I'll be back in Texas. For now though, I'm off to enjoy another beautiful clam-filled summer on my island. See you there!
posted by Tracie P. at 5/09/2007 12:47:00 PM
Does leaving your former life to live in paradise really need much explanation? I had a dream to live in Italy. After four years of teaching and almost as many summers traveling, I knew that something had to be done. I needed to cook every day with that fresh, locally-grown produce. I needed to connect with people who made their own wine and bought their whole chickens with the feet still on. I wanted to live in a culture whose inherent passion for gastronomy was not born of pretense, but of the knowledge that what is so fundamental to life should also be ENJOYED. This, for me, is the definition of "la dolce vita Italiana." While it may not always be sweet, it is always Italian.
10 Comments:
Safe travels Tracie. I'm glad we got to hang out while you were here. Soak up that beautiful life you're living in Ischia!
5/09/2007 4:03 PM
CLAMS! Like vongole? Or big, chewy, full of poop clams? lol
I may just have to take a trip to your island and eat some with you.
Safe and happy travels!
5/10/2007 2:38 AM
Buon viaggio, bella! Hope you had a smooth trip back.
And, is it getting to be summer already?? Your blog was one of the first blogs I ever read, IN MY LIFE, just last August. So, it's like almost an anniversary celebration ;-) and I swear I MUST, MUST get down to see you this summer... I'll drop you a line to find out when is a good time! Glad you had a good time in TX.
5/10/2007 9:07 AM
I am looking forward to "spending" my summer in Ischia, you know via the internet.
5/10/2007 10:26 AM
Fantastic photo. Welcome back!!!
5/10/2007 1:17 PM
Nice photo. I love Norfolk Island Pines too - nice to see trees from downunder doing so well here in Italy. :)
5/11/2007 1:29 AM
Welcome back home!
Cyn
5/11/2007 11:20 AM
Thanx for checking in on me. Be safe!
5/11/2007 1:16 PM
Ah, the summer in Italia!!!! How envious I am of you.
Glad you had a safe trip back.
5/14/2007 2:13 PM
Beautiful Photo...
My daughter's in Italy too, missed her very much-then found your page.Best wishes,
5/30/2008 5:40 AM
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