There are so many little crossroads in life!
I joined Slow Travel.
I went to some GTG's.
We hosted a GTG.
Gail H. knew Kaydee was my "Mystery Guest".
Gail had some FF miles, and PM'd me with a last minute idea to come from Atlanta.
I'll be "in Gail's kitchen" in Montisi, Italy in May 2008!
Gail and I met when I picked her up at the airport after her delayed flight. By the time we got back to Palm Desert from the Palm Springs airport, we knew lots about each other's lives. We "bonded instantly", felt like we had been friends for years, and we both shared a deep understanding of how Italy fills our souls. We have kept in touch since that GTG, and are so excited to see each other in April, when Brad and I travel to North Carolina for the Brevard Slow Travel GTG!
Here are Gail and Brad on her first night in the desert:
Gail instantly became a Slowchick the next morning at "rehearsal"!
Gail has been leading groups in Italy, with her husband, John, for six years. These groups used to stay at a farmhouse near Montisi. In 2008, she will move the groups to a beautiful villa right in town.
http://www.gailsgreatescapes.com/
When Gail offered me a very generous proposal to come help her cook a few meals during the week in the villa's GORGEOUS kitchen, I was speechless. Well speechless, except for a loud and clear YES!
Brad and I are so excited! There will also be time in Cortona, and we will get to cook in Alessandra's kitchen too! The Slow Travel kitchen tour! It sounds like a wonderful week in a wonderful place with wonderful people!
Don't you all want to join us?
Comments (3)
Nice kitchen! Yes, it will be fun to cook in it.
BTW, I tried to comment on the Valentine's clothing, too, but couldn't. I liked all of them and if I were taller would wear anything you prpposed or threw out!
Posted by Judith | February 18, 2007 1:31 AM
Posted on February 18, 2007 01:31
I'm in!
I believe it was the promise of figasms, vino, and crab lasagna.
Ciao y'all~
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | February 19, 2007 6:20 AM
Posted on February 19, 2007 06:20
What a kitchen!! You will have a great time doing this! A few years ago we spent 3 weeks in a little cottage that looked out at Montisi. It is the perfect part of Tuscany. I wish you and Gail big success with this new adventure!!
Posted by Pauline | February 28, 2007 9:58 PM
Posted on February 28, 2007 21:58