Hello! My name is Kristal, and I grew up in a small town in Texas where the only thing to do was play PacMan at the laundromat. I started this blog when I moved to Scotland, and I'd like to begin again. Let the adventures begin.
Your Personal Italy (www.yourpersonalitaly.com) was a marvelous experience. It cost €500 for the four of us, and it was worth every bit! Our first stop was a US War Memorial... in Italy. Very cool.
We got to taste wine, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar!
Balsamic vinegar casks. It takes 15-20 years to make a good balsamic vinegar.
Lovely drive!
Casa Emma Winery
On the Road Again
Last Tasting
Dinner At Il Latini
Some of our friends from Aberdeen arrived in Florence that night! Since it was Chris and Angela's anniversary, we decided to meet up with Shuo, Nicky, and their son, Taylor. We had such a great time. I highly recommend this place. There was so much food, and it was delicious!
This platter of meat came after 4 appetizers and 3 giant plates of pasta that were shared! It has steak, beef ribs, pork, wild boar, rabbit, and veal!
First, I have to write that I despise YouTube's new copyright rules. I really enjoy putting music on my slideshows. I understand that an artist needs to be paid and doesn't want their music out there for free, but it still annoys me that I can't share some good picture slideshows that include fun music with family and friends. I would also like to remind you all that I am NOT a composer, and therefore cannot come up with something... eh... kind to your ears.. on my own. Ugh. Now that I've gotten that out. Here is a slideshow, with YouTube approved music...wah wah blah blah.. (I had to search for HOURS to find something that wasn't absolutely ridiculous or incredibly SLOW). I stuck to it because slideshows take up less space than 40 pictures. Although, I will post a few of my favorites first.
The BEST gelato we found and frequented was at Gelateria Santa Trinita next to the St. Trinity Bridge. St. Trinity Bridge also is where I took pictures of the Ponte Vecchio. Thanks Debbie for the recommendation!
Top of Piazzale Michelango! Lots of steps but worth the walk.
Ponte Vecchio
And now the slideshow:
The pizza place we went to was Trattoria Borgo Antico. It's just around the corner from the gelato place, Gelateria Santa Trinita, so you can easily plan lunch and dessert! I recommend the pizza over the calzone.
