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Friday, October 9. 2009

Nice Tuscan Villa

A nice 17th C. villa for rent near Lucca: Villa al Boschiglia. It comes with chef, etc. Might be a pleasant get-away for a few weeks for the Maggie's crew. Need to invite Marianne Matthews and hubbie too: I can see her relaxing in the pool while hubbie has a wine or two in his straw hat, half-dozing with a book under that Italian sunshine with the scents of a risotto al funghi from the kitchen and the Rosemary hedge thick in the air.


My half-Italian wife always asks me "What is it about you Brits and Italy?" She will never get it.


 

Posted by Gwynnie in Travelogues and Travel Ideas at 14:02 | Comments (3) | Trackbacks (0)

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What a lovely idea, Gwynnie. Just think of the fun discussions we could have. and with that handsome chef, I wouldn't have to cook. What utter luxury. Can I bring my Don't Tread on Me flag?

Marianne
#1 Marianne Matthews on 2009-10-09 22:10 (Reply)
as a long time lurker on this website, I would like to add a shameless plug for some dear friends who represent the owners of this house and many others in Tuscany and Umbria.


italiantownandcountry.com

Thank you, my commission checks should be rolling in soon.
#2 danb on 2009-10-10 10:02 (Reply)
The half-Italian wife probably already knows that the exquisite food and wines of Italy are a source of inspiration for many nationalities. For Brits, Italy's weather puts it over the top...it's the California of Europe.
#3 model_1066 on 2009-10-11 12:36 (Reply)

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