Elephant Parade

10 Oct

When we were strolling around Milan a few weeks ago we saw beautifully painted and decorated elephant statues everywhere.  This open air art exhibit is in support of elephant preservation and conservation in Asia.  http://elephantparade.com/

Saturday afternoon in Milano

10 Oct

The girls and I decided to drive into Milan to get our big city fix (and to see a kid’s theatre production).  It was really hot.  It was really crowded.  And we loved breathing in that smell of a city in full tilt.


Passeggiata time on Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Milano Centro.

I’ve been coming to Milan for more than a decade but it never ceases to amaze me that every single time I see the Duomo I need to stop, catch my breath and marvel and this magestic piece of architecture.

Beet Cake anyone?

9 Oct

I have fall fruits and vegetables on my mind.  And baking of course…

Vintage

9 Oct

Some vintage toys found at the Sagra delle Zucca.

Melograno Piccolissimo…

9 Oct

A beautiful warm and sunny September Sunday inspired us to head out as a family on our bikes.  We stopped at a local pumpkin festival and I saw this ever so miniscule  pomegranate tree.

Melograno

9 Oct

Pomegranate – Melograno