Windy PayneSep 22, 2019Day 9 - Ronda - The Olive GroveIt's finally here! We are going on our long awaited Olive Farm experience. Over the years I have answered so many questions about olives and olive oil. Today...
Windy PayneSep 21, 2019Day 8 - Ronda - The Old TownShhh! It's early and all I can hear is s gentle breeze blowing through the gorge below. I sneak out of bed, grab my camera and start shooting. The town is qu...
Windy PayneOct 1, 2019Valencia SpainQuite simply put, you cannot visit Spain without trying paella. Velencia is the birthplace of this famous dish so we saved the best for last! Anticipating th...
Windy PayneSep 24, 2019Day 10-12 - GranadaHello there and welcome to Granada! The home of the Alhambra and birthplace of Flamenco dance. We are staying at the Hotel Alhambra Palace and it is truly gr...
Windy PayneSep 21, 2019Day 7 - RondaToday we travel to Ronda. The morning starts off with our last breakfast in at Casa 1800. We will miss this incredible hotel. I can not recommend this hotel ...
Windy PayneSep 18, 2019Day 6 - Sevilla - The Cathedral & TapasAnother day paradise starting with a fantastic breakfast and hot coffee, the best! Today we are shopping for presents and looking for items for the store. We...
Windy PayneSep 16, 2019Day 5 - Sevilla - AlcazarFinally got a good night's rest and feel like we are on Spain time. We wake to the sounds of breakfast being prepared and are ready to start exploring. Break...
Windy PayneSep 16, 2019Day 4 - SevillaToday we head to Sevilla. Sevilla is located in the south and will require a five hour journey on the high speed train called the AVE. We booked our tickets ...
Windy PayneSep 15, 2019Day 3 - Barcelona - Sagrada FamiliaWe start day three with another lovely breakfast overlooking the city. Today is the much awaited tour of Gaudi's famed Sagrada Familia Cathedral. When I was ...
Windy PayneSep 13, 2019Day 2 - Barcelona - Gaudi & TapasAfter a good night's sleep we head to the rooftop for breakfast. To our delight we discover an array of breakfast options from locally-made pastries, fresh f...
Windy PayneSep 13, 2019Day 1 - Barcelona! We arrived in Spain after a 13-hour flight. Thankfully Michael had arranged for a welcome pickup and we found our driver quickly at the baggage exit with our...
Windy PayneJun 28, 2018Day 14 Siena, the last day of our tripTomorrow we head back to Fiumicino, Italy where we will catch our flight back to the USA. We wake with this knowledge swirling in our heads and quickly compa...
Windy PayneJun 24, 2018Day 13 Vignamaggio in ChiantiAfter a peaceful sleep we wake to the sounds of the estate. Birds chirping their wake up song, workers beginning there long day of tending to the vineyard, a...
Windy PayneJun 22, 2018Day 12 Levanto to ChiantiToday we are driving from Levanto to Vignamaggio. Vignamaggio is a 700 year old villa, working winery, olive oil producer and agroturismo located just south ...
Windy PayneJun 21, 2018Day 11 Cinque Terre "Five Towns"So as it turns out we are currently the only Americans in the hotel. It feels more like Germany or France than Italy. We have found a very international hote...
Windy PayneJun 19, 2018Day 10 Parma to Levanto.Today we are are headed for the Italian Riviera. Along the way we are stopping in Parma to meet up with a colleague of Michael's named Giuseppe. Giuseppe liv...
Windy PayneJun 17, 2018Day 9 Modena - La Laterna di DiogeneAfter waking from our food coma we get ready for the new day. We have set up a visit to La Lanterna di Diogene. La Lanterna di Diogene is a restaurant and ac...
Windy PayneJun 17, 2018Day 8 Modena - Ferrari and FoodTonight we will be dining at Ristorante l'Erba del Re. This will be our first experience at a Michelin starred restaurant. But first it's off to the Ferrari ...
Windy PayneJun 16, 2018Day 8 Modena - The AcetaiaToday is the day I have been waiting for, a visit to an acetaia (or house of balsamic vinegar). There are too many factories to choose from so we ask our lov...
Windy PayneJun 15, 2018Day 7 Modena - Franceschetta 58Dinner reservations are for 8:00 pm. Franceschetta 58 is called the little cousin to Osteria Francescana the most sought after reservation in the world! Bot...
