I never had designs on Italy. At 60 and divorced, I’d never even been

there, but I’d always wanted to go. I had a friend who had recently moved to
Italy. She invited me to visit her Tuscan village, and I jumped at the chance and hopped a
flight. Over the next week, I experienced the beauty of Tuscany. The stunning landscapes.
The kind people. The delicious food and wine. The slow pace.
    I fell in love. I quickly got caught up in the allure of Italy. The romantic idea of spending
time there. I obsessed over the unattainable dream of many others like me…owning a
property in that magical corner of the world.
    Before I knew it, and before I left to go back home, I had an accepted offer on a house.
I thought about looking back in 10 years and regretting having not done it. What was
waiting for? A brand new, exciting adventure! And if you’ve ever considered or dreamt of
the same idea, follow along. This is my step-by-step story of how it all went down. Along with loads of information including the good the bad and the ugly. And I share my favorite
people places & things that I discovered along the way.