Monthly Archives: October 2012

Happy Halloween on a rainy day from Tuscany

Posted on October 31, 2012 by travelbynatasha

It is a rainy day here and we had plans to visit the gardens of a famous villa close by that are only open on Wednesday afternoons.  Unfortunately, it is too miserable to get out.  (I suspect they are closed … Continue reading →

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Hills, Valleys, Flats, and Mountains, Tuscano, Italy

Posted on October 31, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Today we toured hill and valleys, and flats and mountains.  We started off close to home in the medieval hilltown of Petroio.  Nothing was open yet and the town is rather isolated, so we did a drive-through.  You leave the … Continue reading →

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Pienza and Montepulciano, Tuscano, Italy

Posted on October 30, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Boris, ready to set out from our home in Montefollonico, Tuscano, Italy. ©Jean Janssen This is our first real full day of touring.  I let Boris make the selections since he is navigating and has the physical restrictions.  He has … Continue reading →

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Montefollonico, Tuscano, Italy (and Natasha drives in Europe)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Leaving the airport in Rome, I was driving.  This is a first for me.  I am usually the navigator and Boris drives.  But since Boris hasn’t driven in 5 1/2 months and the last time he did so someone nearly … Continue reading →

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To Tuscany with a wheelchair

Posted on October 28, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Boris was just released to transition from a wheelchair to a cane (after 5 1/2 months), so we are off to stay in Tuscany for a week.  We planned this as a post recovery trip over the Labor Day weekend … Continue reading →

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Shopping at Marburger Farms and the Campbell Building in Warrenton

Posted on October 17, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Emma and I like Marburger Farms as a middle of the road antiques destination.  It is not as high end or as expensive as The Big Red Barn, but it is more upscale than the “garage sale” type wandering you do in … Continue reading →

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Antiques Fair in Round Top and Warrenton, Texas

Posted on October 16, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Emma and I make the trip out to Round Top and Warrenton each fall and spring for the biannual antiques fair.  You can do your antiquing any number of ways.  In Warrenton, you can visit vendors who have set up … Continue reading →

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The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World

Posted on October 16, 2012 by travelbynatasha

A new Fantasyland is on its way to the Magic Kingdom in Florida’s Walt Disney World.  Disney has been openings sections as the work is completed.  We visited a month apart-Labor Day and Columbus Day weekends-and even though the major … Continue reading →

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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (and a Princess Lunch) at Walt Disney World

Posted on October 11, 2012 by travelbynatasha

On a fall trip to visit Maggie, we were in Walt Disney World at the same time as the 2012 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.  I had no idea what a big deal this was.  Obviously, people make this … Continue reading →

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World

Posted on October 10, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Starting in September when the Magic Kingdom at WDW starts to close earlier, you can add a ticket to Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party.   The September parties are definitely less crowded and cheaper.  (Annual Pass-holders get additional discounts.)  Parties … Continue reading →

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