We saw the sun rise on the Adriatic Sea from our hotel room. We saw the sunset on the Appennini Mountains from the same balcony. Cappuccino at breakfast was followed by Pavarotti or traditional Abrussese music on the bus while we gazed at grape vineyards for as far as the eye could see, or the mountains lightly sprinkled with a new snow or striking views of the Adriatic. Then a little pasta, a little wine, lunches that lasted three hours and then a tour. Each day we learned about and witnessed Abruzzo....the cheese, the wine, the olive oil, the lace, the ceramics, the iron, the churches, the people, the ancient villages, the traditions...It was outstanding. The food, the accommodations, the people.....all superb. And then there was a day that we could individually explore our roots, our ancestors, our heritage with local guides and interpreters.It was awesome! With my heart happy, my soul renewed, and my body refreshed, I can say that it was truly a trip of a lifetime. Thank you so much.
Tanti baci,