• Italy

    Pizza Making

    My first cooking class, pizza making with Chef Raffaele.  I was joined by only one other woman, Brenda, from South Africa. She also is traveling alone and I believe we have the same classes for the rest of the week.…

  • Italy

    Santa Maria Assunta

      My itinerary listed today as my day off.   Initially when I read that, my busy, to-do list, non-stop personality, went into panic.  Back home a day off meant from work, but chores and to-dos of my normal routine…

  • Italy

    The Isle of Capri

    Today’s itinerary took me to the Isle of Capri.  Another mountain view of rows of colorful buildings that seem to be stacked one on top of another with narrow winding streets very similar to Positano.

  • Italy

    First Day, Positano, Italy

    So here I am, Positano, Italy. Pinch me, as I can hardly believe it. And what about this view from my terrace I will wake up to each morning. With breakfast, served to me, right here!

  • Italy,  Pizza

    Traveling Solo to Italy

    Traveling to Italy has always been my dream.  More like a misty dream, never quite clearly seeing through the fog to when it might come true.  A single mom, carefully budgeting my way through life and cleaning up after storms along…

  • Drinks,  Valentine's Day

    Raspberry Valentine’s Kiss

    I’ve been doing a lot of reminiscing lately.  Mostly, it’s a good thing.  Those cherished memories, secretly stored in my heart, bringing a warm smile and good feelings.   I love to keep those memories close to me. I remember when I…