If any regular readers (I think there's 2 of you) have been wondering why it's been so quiet on the Italian front... the answer my friends was blowin' on the wind. The evil, cold wind that comes from Siberia and brings icy sleet, fresh snow and subzero temperatures. Just as we were getting optimistic about warmer weather and wearing T shirts, the new cold drove us back inside, back under 5 layers of clothing yet still freezing indoors.
The end result - we all picked up colds which turned into coughs and just to top it off, bronchitis. Since mid February, we've been coughing, sneezing and spluttering away. It's only been this week that we've felt really over it, which is a huge relief.
Now it seems as if the weather really is starting to turn. The cherry and plum trees are starting to blossom and we see more flowers and foliage every day. So hopefully this time, it's really happening. We're looking forward to getting out into the garden, weeding and planting in Zia Toni's garden, Toni being Dan's sister. The kids love visiting them for many reasons, not least being the new puppies born to their lovely dog, Maya.
In more exciting news we're planning to drive up to Hungary this week. If all goes to plan the next post will be from 1200km North East. We don't yet know if we'll go via Croatia or Slovenia. Originally we wanted to go to Innsbruck, Austria and visit the Swarovski Museum. A crystal dome, the largest crystal in the world, light displays reflected through crystals - what's not to like? Unfortunately their website told us they'd be closed till mid August for renovations. Back to planning.
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