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Me and my husband in Tuscany today: (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 OP
Lucky you! You both look terrific! NYC_SKP Jul 2013 #1
My dear NYC_SKP! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #2
Looks like you're having fun! Enjoy! You deserve it. mnhtnbb Jul 2013 #3
Thank you, my dear mnhtnbb! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #6
Climate similar to Cal. I understand. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2013 #4
The climate and the vegetation are both very similar to CA! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #8
Awesome. Does your spouse still wear a slide rule on his belt? hunter Jul 2013 #5
Thank you, my dear hunter! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #9
Oh the food, the houses in the countryside, the history. Enjoy. applegrove Jul 2013 #7
We are enjoying all of that, my dear applegrove, and thank you! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #10
Sounds like you're having a blast!!! woodsprite Jul 2013 #11
Thank you, my dear woodsprite! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #12
good for you Peggy! GoneOffShore Jul 2013 #13
Aw thanks, my dear GoneOffShore! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #15
We're in Geneva right now. GoneOffShore Jul 2013 #17
Hey there! Denninmi Jul 2013 #14
Thank you, my dear Denninmi! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #16
You both look SO happy and relaxed! LeftofObama Jul 2013 #18
And we were, my dear LeftofObama! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #32
You both look so happy! OhioChick Jul 2013 #19
We are, and thank you, my dear OhioChick! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #33
Beautiful picture. What's the logo on hubby's hat? panader0 Jul 2013 #20
Thank you, my dear panader0! It's the logo for CalState Long Beach, where he's taking classes... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #34
What a great photo! femmocrat Jul 2013 #21
Thank you, my dear femmocrat! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #35
Beaut. n/t MerryBlooms Jul 2013 #22
You are too kind, my dear MerryBlooms! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #36
Diverti! a la izquierda Jul 2013 #23
I hope you get here, my dear a la izquierda! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #37
And an amazing couple! Callalily Jul 2013 #24
Aw, thank you, my dear Callalily... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #38
Hi Peggy! Is that a smile I see on hubbies mug? bluesbassman Jul 2013 #25
It IS, my dear bluesbassman! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #39
I heard that there was really nothing available there... PoliticAverse Jul 2013 #26
My dear PoliticAverse! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #40
Beautiful! Have a wonderful time livetohike Jul 2013 #27
Thank you, my dear livetohike! We are! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #41
GReat pic! WCGreen Jul 2013 #28
Thanks, Chris! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #42
looking good. love the ear rings! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2013 #29
Thanks, my dear Tuesday Afternoon! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #43
Fine looking couple! Hope you're having a ball! nolabear Jul 2013 #30
We are having a ball, and thank you, my dear nolabear! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #44
Adopt me Please.. HipChick Jul 2013 #31
You are too funny, my dear HipChick! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #45
You look as sweet as your posts CP. Boomerproud Jul 2013 #46
Aw, thank you, my dear Boomerproud! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #48
Great pic. Hope you're having lots of fun. Scuba Jul 2013 #47
Thank you, my dear Scuba! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #49
With an amazingly beautiful couple. dipsydoodle Jul 2013 #50
Well, thank you, my dear dipsydoodle! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #51

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,588 posts)
8. The climate and the vegetation are both very similar to CA!
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 03:07 PM
Jul 2013

Although I do think they get more rain here than we do...

Everything is so green and beautiful!

Tuscany is gorgeous!

hunter

(38,310 posts)
5. Awesome. Does your spouse still wear a slide rule on his belt?
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 02:34 PM
Jul 2013

Mine still carries her two pens and paper notes just like your husband but she's upgraded her slide rule (and later calculator) to a very smart phone.

Still, her really important notes always go on paper, just in case...

Thank you for these posts! I can't travel much at the moment but I'm enjoying your reporting.


CaliforniaPeggy

(149,588 posts)
9. Thank you, my dear hunter!
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 03:10 PM
Jul 2013

No, he has never worn a slide rule on his belt, lol! He likes computers...

I'm glad you're enjoying my reporting!

woodsprite

(11,911 posts)
11. Sounds like you're having a blast!!!
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 03:27 PM
Jul 2013

I've been enjoying the reporting too! I swear that the day you posted the pics from Rome that you were there the same day my daughter was. I think some of the same people are in both sets of pictures.

After reading your posts and seeing all of the pictures, I would REALLY like to make that my destination for our 30th anniversary. How is all the walking? It looked like it was a lot! Guess that would be great incentive to kick up my fitness plan -- I would have 2 yrs

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,588 posts)
12. Thank you, my dear woodsprite!
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 03:39 PM
Jul 2013

We are having a good time, but I have to say that the walking is very hard. The streets are made of irregular cobblestones and they are tough to walk on.

I have to be very careful, and watch where I put my feet. So far this trip, I haven't fallen, but it has been crazy. Having to watch every step really interferes with my ability to see the sights...

It's the one thing that I don't enjoy.

Kick up your fitness plan!

GoneOffShore

(17,339 posts)
17. We're in Geneva right now.
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 04:23 PM
Jul 2013

And what a strange place Switzerland is.

Very clean, mostly. And tidy.

But very, very expensive.

We're going to Gruyere later in the week, and maybe do some wine trails, but I'm not finding it "fun".

And where in Tuscany are you?

We stayed near Buonconvento - halfway between Montalcino and Montepulciano. Loved Siena.

If you're near Siena, the Palio happens around now. You should try and see it.

LeftofObama

(4,243 posts)
18. You both look SO happy and relaxed!
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 04:28 PM
Jul 2013

I'm loving these vacation update pictures. Will we be getting a full report when you get home?

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
21. What a great photo!
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 05:35 PM
Jul 2013

It looks like you are having a great time! Is the tree in the background in bloom? So pretty there!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,588 posts)
37. I hope you get here, my dear a la izquierda!
Thu Jul 4, 2013, 12:58 AM
Jul 2013

We're having a great time!

Make sure you're in shape...there is a lot of walking!

bluesbassman

(19,370 posts)
25. Hi Peggy! Is that a smile I see on hubbies mug?
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 07:10 PM
Jul 2013
Oh well, yours is big enough for the both of you! Glad you two are having a great trip. Thanks for the updates!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,588 posts)
49. Thank you, my dear Scuba!
Thu Jul 4, 2013, 07:50 AM
Jul 2013

One of the tour leaders took it, after having taken some with her camera...

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