Posted in Spirits on Nov 2nd, 2011
Just two weeks ago, I wrote about the mesmerizing hike along the cliff that connects the towns of Monterrosso and Vernazza in Italy’s Cinque Terre. Yesterday, I froze as I read the disturbing news on Rick Steves’ website about the natural disaster that befell the area last week: “…with a freakishly intense rainstorm — like […]
Posted in Spirits on Oct 13th, 2011
There is a hiking trail that skirts the cliffs between the town of Monterrosso and Vernazza in the Cinque Terre region of Italy’s Ligurian coast. Taking approximately two hours, its winding path hugs the coast line of the Meditteranean and bobs and weaves through olive groves and steep vineyards. To this day, it is one of the most beautiful […]
Posted in Wine on May 3rd, 2011
A cliffside table, a plate of smoked swordfish, a mezzo litro of vino ligure da tavola & my lady. This is what it’s all about.
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 21st, 2011
Years in the making. Countless hours of dreaming and scheming. At long last, the portal is within sight. It’s time for launch. After seeing the idea evolve from kernel to foggy plan, and now from foggy plan to sharpened reality, we are oh so close. In eight days time, Kat and I board a plane […]
