I know I have been absent for a few weeks and I’ve missed you all. But there were many logs in the fire needing constant attention.

Thankfully, we’ve found reprieve and our 45th anniversary trip to Italy and Switzerland is happening.

I feel like the astronauts must feel when they hear, “all engines are a go,” and the countdown begins.

We will spend the first 5 nights in Tuscany and to say we’re excited is a huge understatement.

Last night Tom took me to one of our favorite Italian restaurants for pizza and Caesar salad. We couldn’t think of a better way to whet our appetite for our trip.

When we finished our server asked if we were interested in dessert.

“What do you have?” we asked, which is the worst way to resist temptation.

We decided to share an Affogato—a delicious treat of vanilla gelato, chocolate sauce with hot espresso poured on top. Every bite was fantastic. Now we can’t wait to try this in Tuscany.

I probably won’t post until we return. But check our IG account if you’d like to see Italy and Switzerland through our lens.

Until then, Bon Giorno!