Who doesn’t enjoy Italy for its food, the wine, the long warm sultry nights during summer, the outside dining atmosphere, the history and the abundance of my favourite tree, the Olive?
Well, for us it is one country we have visited on more than one occasion, and we were to be heading there this year to housesit. Unfortunately, we got sideswiped by a huge curveball.
We are bouncing back slowly and surely.
I wrote this up a while ago when me the blogger was still referred to as Globalhousesitterx2. Now, I have a new name LifeatNo.22.
Back to glimpses of Italy.
Here are a few of our first visits back in 2006 and 2015 to this fascinating country that literally hugs you and wishes you to return.
I will be returning, I am just not sure when.
Ciao.
Though maybe not all days that we wished you were here. One day, in particular, we were sure you would not want to be exploring with us. That day we wanted a much sturdier umbrella than more company.
Life at No. 22 
Italy is so beautiful. And it will be waiting for you when you’re ready to go back.
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Yes, it will be!
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I adore Italy too. I remember boarding an overnight train from Munich to Venice. We went to sleep in an organized, orderly country and woke up in chaos. It was love at first sight. I hope to return some day soon also.
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Smiled at the chaos 🙂 We loved our second trip to Italy it was more relaxed and we spent a month looking around from our base in Bologna. Pleased to hear you will be returning too Janis. I have such fond memories of everywhere we went and especially the places we cared for animals and their homes.
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Italy is a place I’ve never been to & would love to go to. Not sure if you know the chef Jamie Oliver, but I’ve been following his tv programme where he travels through Italy & it looks gorgeous. I’d live to go 😊
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What? Of course I know Jamie Oliver, a personal friend who is often in our kitchen 🙂
Sam, I am sure you will venture over there when you are ready.
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Hey Sam, I was joking regarding knowing Jamie. Which I’m sure you realised, I meant his cooking books have been in my kitchen 🙂🙂
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Haha! I think Jamie is in many kitchens 😊
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I greatly enjoyed these postcards, Suzanne.
I completely agree – Italy is well-worth revisiting. It does completely capture in its embrace and linger in memories.
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Thanks Donna, pleased you enjoyed the postcards. I find it a fun way to share tidbits about our travels pre-blogging time!
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On a rainy morning in Cumbria, you’ve made a raging fire of my desire to visit Italy again. I don’t know when that will be, but i will certainly go again, as will the two of you, for sure.
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Glad to be of service regarding the fire George 😊 I hope you and your wife get to enjoy another trip back to Italy.
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I love Florence. I spent a week there thirty years ago and had a great time.
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It is a historian’s playground 😊
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Yep love it
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Lovely postcards.. pity we don’t send many anymore.. 😉
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Thanks Lisa, in 2006 I sent many as the years went on they reduced to zilch as many of the places we housesat there weren’t many touristy places to buy them. Plus the expense!!
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Beautifully done, Suz! I love receiving these postcards. The scenery is spectacular and the memories sweet, I’m sure. Italy has so much to offer and so many places to explore. I hope Mark and I will visit together one and do the country justice. Your shots are a good reminder to not wait too long. Fingers crossed that you”ll both be on your way across the point one day soon-ish as well. xxx
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Oh thanks very much Liesbet. No, the Squire aka Les won’t be returning. Though I do hope to finish our travels for us both as I know no matter what I do he will always be with me. If I don’t then I get to hopefully see you and Mark do Italy justice X
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How I love these postcards from Italy, Suzanne. We’re going to Rome, Cinque Terre, Florence and Tuscany / Umbria in late April – early May, so these are inspiring! 🙂
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Good on you, enjoy it.!
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I love these postcards such a great idea!
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Thanks Rachael for the lovely comment 🙂
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Love your postcards — visually and as an idea.
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Thanks Su, I enjoy doing it 🙂
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Such beautiful postcards from Italy, Suzanne, especially love the one with Ingrid Bergman and the one with St Peter’s in the back. Italy will patiently wait for your next visit. 😊
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Inspiration appreciated – lovely photo’s
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You are welcome thanks for stopping by.
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