Day 6: Cortona to Thessaloniki
The main objective of the day was to get to Thessaloniki, Greece. Our flight was out of Rome at 4:15pm, so we did not need to rush out of the door. After packing up and getting ready, Matt… Read More
Category: Cortona
Day 5: Arezzo
Last night, we couldn’t quite finish all of the food. So this morning’s breakfast was leftovers. Who says you can’t have gnocchi and tiramisu for breakfast? It’s basically hash browns and coffee with cream. We drove about an… Read More
Day 4: Montalcino
After yesterday’s action-packed day, we knew we would take it easy today. The first item on the agenda was a winery tour with lunch. We didn’t need to leave until 10am so we were able to relax and… Read More
Day 3: Florence
Should you go to Florence the same day they are hosting their 40th Marathon? Heck yeah!!! And should you run it? Of course not! BUT… if they are also running a 10k on the same course, crossing the… Read More
Day 2: Perugia
Falling asleep was easy after yesterday’s long day of travel. Staying asleep for a normal amount of time was more difficult. Eventually, we all managed to sleep enough to wake up and get ready for the day. Jo… Read More
Day 1: Chicago to Cortona
This year’s Thanksgiving week plans are unique! Rather than spend time in Chicago or Minnesota, Belinda and Cordwood invited us to join them at a house in Cortona, Italy. The time flew by and suddenly it was time… Read More