Anticipation….

  We are on the runway, pretty much…getting the engines all warmed up and ready to fly.

  The home front is buttoned down and ready for Anna & James…The garden is in Pedro's very good care…though I am looking forward to some time puttering before we go…And I've hugged and kissed M&D one last time, with promises of many chats on Skype and video visits, too.

  Whew. Just a few more chores at the gallery and I'm thinking we are done, babies.

  

  All and all, it's just the anticipation now.

  First stop Rome, then it's back to Umbria, and our home away from home….

  It starts in the piazza….

It can be quiet in March.

But that will change...

  Daily visits to Bar Gallo are a must, of course…..

Aldo always has great recommendations for new adventures.

The rainy days of early spring are perfect for
dominoes, a fine read, and maybe a Spritz.

   I can't wait for walks and views and more walks and more views….

  Yeah, I'm looking forward to some pasta, too.

 After a few very stressful months, just hanging around doing a whole bunch of nothing sounds alright by me.

  Mr. J will be so happy to get back to work, painting in his most favorite places...

  I look forward to watching Lago Trasimeno change colors every minute …..

  It will be nice to be back in the 'hood, with our pal Micha ...

  

 ….and starting an all new garden for the season...

  But mainly, I just want to slow my brain down a little, and stop to to be grateful for it all.
 

A presto, Panicale…a presto….