Pumpkin

Yes! We are having fun in Italy! Lots of painting, good food and wonderful sights, sounds and tastes! 

The Opera insights each evening have been terrific! Last Saturday night, Italy had Daylight Savings. I find it odd that the Montana isn't setting the clocks back this year until November 3rd?? Isn't that crazy? I thought that everyone all over the world changed the time ( if they were going to ) at the same time, on the same day. Shows you what I know..... How confusing! 

So, we set out clocks back, then when we fly home we will set them forward and then two days later we will set them back again. Just seems funny. 

Yesterday we had a pumpkin decorating contest. I was on the team with Cynthia Hamilton and Sunny Livesay. Here is our creation all made from vegetables and fruit. The judges will announce the winners tonight. We were inspired to use vegetables and fruit to create a likeness of our wonderful chief Deno! 

 -Susan

We arrived in Tuscany!

Today we traveled by bus from Rome to Tuscany and arrived at Dievole 2 hours late. There was a wicked storm that flooded the road and a huge truck went over the rail, stopping traffic for over two hours.

But we arrived safely and ...

This place is amazing! Everyone in the painting holiday arrives tomorrow! 

Hugs!
Susan 

Oops! This just happened to slip in with the other photos! I love this CAR!!!

Ancient Ruins

Yesterday was amazing! We traveled down to the south west corner of Rome, to the ancient ruins of Ostia Antica. Built in the 1st and 2nd century AD.

The Romans have spent decades digging out this once famous and prosperous city on the mouth of the Tiber river. It was haunting to stroll down the streets, walk On the mosaic tiled floors and feel, just for a moment, like I was wearing a toga!


Tomorrow we head to Tuscany for the preliminary planning before the others arrive on Tuesday.


Big hugs,Susan

Vatican

So today was the day for the Vatican tour and that included the Sistine Chapel. Wow! They now include the Vatican museum, amazingly beautiful! Here are a couple highlights from the day!

Here are a couple photo highlights from the day!

Weather continues to delight and food continues to be extremely tempting!  Just found some non dairy gelato !! I am in heaven!
Hugs,Susan

Rome is Magnificent!

Wouldn't this fine fellow make a great model! Giunluiggi was our very informative guide this morning on private tour of the major ruins in Rome.