Yesterday we left early in the morning to go to Podere Ciona which is Lorenzo’s estate. We arrived at 9:15 am and it was great to see him and his parents again. Franca and Franco (his mom and dad) asked right away about Lori and the boys and wanted to see pictures. They’ve known Jag since he was 4 months old and Ty since he was a baby too. They love the boys and always want an update. After an early lunch we headed back to get ready for our Grand Tasting. We had about 30 of our winemakers come from as far away as Austria to set up tables and show our team their wines. After this tasting from about 4 until 8pm, we all had dinner together. The food was amazing with my favorite being roast rabbit, but it all was good. Many of these people I’ve known for 15 years so it’s always good to see them as they’re in many ways like family.
Today we check out about 11am and head to the Bocelli’s. We’ll have lunch with Andrea and Veronica and then head to Florence around 4. Then tomorrow we fly home. It’s been a great trip but a long one. Here’s a few pictures. Below is last nights sunset in Tuscan
y and then one in Avignon France. It
 is the Palace de Papes or Palace of the Popes. This is where they’d come for vacation and was out the door of my hotel. Then there’s Kristin who is like my 35 year old daughter who Lori and the boys know well. She runs Oregon and Hawaii and then Greg and I who handles Florida and Georgia and was in the military for 18 years! And of course, our buddy Lorenzo. So, that’s it for today, can’t wait to get home. I’ll be posting tomorrow from the Munich Airport in Germany waiting for my 11am fight. Take care, be safe and God Bless.
