A visit to Tuscany

We were invited to have lunch at the home of Milo's boss, Gideon, and his wife Tanya. Their home is located in the country in Tuscany, and it was absolutely beautiful inside and out! We had a delicious meal that they prepared for us, including homemade tortellini pasta with fresh tomato sauce that Tanya made with tomatoes from their garden. Delicious!

Tanya, Ivette and Milo

Tanya and Gideon.

Up on the hill is the ancient town of San Gimignano

Back in Florence... people out and about, having a late dinner, listening to music, or shopping:

Hello from Florence, Italy!!

Here are some photos from our first two days in Italy. The weather is very hot (temps in the 90s) but Florence is a beautiful city and the Italian people are warm and friendly. The food is wonderful too! We are enjoying ourselves but we miss the kids very much. Thank you, Mom and Dad Falcon, for taking good care of them while we are away!

Firenze (Florence) at nighttime.

Italy is known for wonderful, fresh food and wine...

Gelato (ice cream) is famous here, and very delicious!

One of the plazas in Florence.

Vespas are a common form of transportation around the city.

We took this photo for our boys... a Ferrari race car!

Inside a church.

Il Duomo - this is a gigantic church, very beautiful.

A restaurant where we ate lunch.

People shopping on the city streets.

Italy is famous for Murano glass jewelry.

Il Duomo, again.

Ahhh.... gelato! The shops are everywhere.

One of the many chocolate shops.

Beautiful-looking Marzipan.

People ride bicycles everywhere.

A party on the river.

One of the many chic shops in Florence.

Sidewalk cafes are plentiful.

Ciao!