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C’est La Vie!
Traveling in troubled times can feel frivolous, but to us, it is essential. We break away to the south of France where we hope to to recharge our creative spirits for 2023. We arrive in Nice. La Rachel is waiting, … Continue reading
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Como: Refresh Recharge Repeat
We descend from the Sagnino clouds to our home-away on Lake Como. Shimmering water, ever-changing light and soothing views — that’s our little Argegno home-away. Our place is still a crazy 111 steps up from the centro. We count, ascending … Continue reading
Sagnino Serenitá
We conclude our sixth week way up in Como’s Sagnino hills, on the Swiss-Italian border. We wave buongiorno each morning to friends in Zurich from our barrel-vaulted hipster apartment. Yes, we know they can’t see us, but we greet them … Continue reading
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Tagged Como, Il Diavolo L'acqua Santa, Lake Como, Sagnino
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Peaceful Parma
Parma is a champion of sustainable development. With a vibrant pedestrian center, the city is alive with chatty students, swanning hipsters, buskers and a billion bikes. Cars keep their distance and compete for parking outside the centro — life the … Continue reading
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Life In The Clouds: Montecatini Alto
Beautiful Bird’s-Eye View Montecatini Alto is a rewarding and vertiginous drive. It is petite and easy to explore. Our apartment is just a few steps from the main piazza. Landmarks include Torre dell’Orologio, Church of Carmine and Theatro di Risorti, … Continue reading
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Ah, Assisi
We are in Assisi, a lovely town. Saints, sun and solitude. Life is smooth. I lock us out of our little apartment with the keys inside. So what. The landlord pops us back in with a credit card, that old trick. … Continue reading
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Tagged Assisi, epicurean travel, food and wine, Galleria d'Arte Perna
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Abruzzo to Perugia
Pescara With miles of beaches, Pescara has it all — fish, more fish, art and culture, and a lively coffee and bar scene. We know it is time to get back to work. We meet with a colleague who confirms … Continue reading
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Travel in Troubled Times – Part One
Ah, Naples. A great place to get your bearings while watching your six. Semi-deserted, weather a bit cool. Dig the Neapolitan ghost town mojo. First things first: pizza. We were here when we were barely 30, two somewhat charming but … Continue reading
Sunday, Sunday
I fly from Vermont to New York City in sleepy, pre-dawn country fog. Moo. Upon landing, I am wide-awake, delighted and ravenous. We start the day at Zucker’s with bagels and smoked fish. A few capers. We see an impromptu … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Culture, Music, New York City, Opera, Theater, Travel
Tagged Lincoln Center, Metropolitan Opera, Museum of Modern Art, New York City
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