In 2020 Jim and I moved to Lucca, Italy to enjoy our first years of retirement. I blog about Lucca, our travels, the fun and challenges of adapting to a new culture, and share our news with friends and family. I hope that you enjoy reading about my adventures and that the posts encourage you to follow your dreams. To return to this Home page from anywhere on the site, just click on “My Next Adventure” at the top of each page.
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Slowing Down with Art: Living in Italy and Falling for Fra Angelico
Living in Italy has changed the way I experience life and art. So much of Italy is old; our city has Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance structures and art. Being surrounded by centuries of art has slowed me down, encouraged deeper looking, and turned curiosity into long-term study rather than fleeting admiration. Where My Love of…
Another Milestone in Our Italian Immigration Adventure
Saturday we reached a big milestone — we now have our permanent carta di soggiorno, or permission to stay in Italy indefinitely. How We Got Here Each application required piles of documents. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve submitted our 14-page lease (always printed double-sided!). The Stressful Part: The Suitability Certification To apply…
Discovering Spello: The Art of Le Infiorate Festival
In June, Jim and I spent twelve days exploring Umbria, the stunning region just southeast of Tuscany. I shared plenty of photos on Facebook of the towns we visited — each beautiful in its own way — but I held back on Spello. Why? Because what we experienced there simply cannot be captured in a…
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