Remembering Tuscany

by | Feb 7, 2013 | Europe, The Art of Travel | 0 comments

My favorite part about travel is the memories it creates.  Images of dramatic hillsides, crayon blue oceans and bright flora fill my soul.  They mix with a remembered scent of bougainvillea, fresh baked bread and underground wine cellars to create a perfect moment in time.

After a difficult day at the office, I pour myself a glass of brunello and remember Tuscany and joy returns to my heart.  Remembering Tuscany….

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