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 | "Spring, spring is here, life is skittles and life is beer," sang Tom Lehrer many years ago, going on to say his favorite activity was poisoning pigeons in the park. To each his own; I much prefer talking long walks unencumbered by a heavy coat...
If you'll be coming to Italy and want to do something more structured than a walk in the countryside, you might want to contact Chandi Wyant, an old friend who last year walked the Italian part of the Via Francigena, the medieval road from Canterbury to Rome, and is now starting a company called Italy Retreats, organizing brief stays for small groups.
She tells me that her November culinary retreat in southern Tuscany will include hunting white truffles, cooking classes with local women, visits to wineries and olive presses, and more (she's also a historian, and southern Tuscany has much more to offer than those who stick to the big cities like Siena might expect).
If you'll be here sooner than then, I'm certain she'll be able to give you some ideas, and perhaps set something up. | |
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