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Ginda's Umbria, and Beyond

Ginda Simpson is an American artist/writer now living in the Umbrian countryside where she and her husband run El Marsam B&B (www.elmarsam.com). It has been said of her work, "her paintings tell stories, her stories paint pictures."

In Egypt, she published her first book entitled "Morning of Light, an Egyptian Journal." Her second book, "Deeply Rooted," a personal memoir of what it was like to make Italy home, was published in Italy and is available through her website: www.gindasimpson.com.

She maintains an art studio in Umbertide that she holds open to visitors on Wednesday mornings during Market Day or by appointment.

Roman Holiday: A summer trip to Rome to see the Colosseum, Piazza Navona and Roman life.

Italy's World Cup and the Opera, in the Ancient Arena of Verona: Watching the opera Aida as Italy wins the World Cup.

Visiting Vesuvius: A trip to the top of this volcanic mountain near Naples.

Cruising the Brenta Canal from Venice to Padua: A boat ride along the Brenta Canal with visits to the Palladian villas.

A Winter's Harvest at El Marsam: New olive oil from their own olives on their farm in Umbria and a recipe for White Bean Soup.

Ciccio and My Cugini Calabresi: Ginda and her daughters visit their relatives in Calabria. Exerpt from Ginda's book.

Cooking in Calabria: Report of a week-long cooking class at the Institute of Advanced Culinary & Pastry Arts.

Monte S. Maria Tiberina: Ginda visits Ristorante Oscari Emilio in Monte S. Maria Tiberina, a small town in northern Umbria.

Ancient Baths - Renewed Spirits: A trip to the natural hot springs in Bagno Vignoni in Tuscany.

Tuscany's Farmland - Where Dreams are Harvested: A very beautiful drive from our Umbrian farmhouse to the countryside of Tuscany, and a stop at La Fattoria Il Pulcino in Montepulciano.

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