italy, july, 2007

there's something about italy that feels so foreign and familiar at the same time. i wasn't quite sure about going on my own this year, but i'm glad i went.

great food and wine are definitely reasons i've been back so often...












but it's also the people...









and the way they live (they do it well, as you can see)...

and the feeling i get when i climb to the top of siena's palazzo pubblico, and overlook the tuscan countryside.