well, needless to say, it has been quite an experience just to get here to the Italy Farm. We took a bus for 2 hours from the Rome bus station. The ride here was unforgettable!!!! It was like a never-ending roller coaster ride that went sideways!!! We wanted to cry, but instead we laughed hysterically because it was so insane!! Kels and Asha were sick, Joan had a major headache, and Sue loved the ride. Go figure!!! This driver was in a hurry to get somewhere and did not concern himself with giving us a quality ride--not that we deserve that, but it would have been a nice gesture!!! The issue now is, we HAVE to take that ride again to get back to Rome!!! We are not quite ready for that yet, so I think we will stay another day or so! This farm is definitely an experience we won't forget...the Italian people here are so friendly and hospitable. Guiseppe is the father of the owner, as well as the wine-maker, the olive oil maker, the caretaker of the animals and the land. He is quite the conversationalist and loves to talk to the guests. He loves it when the guests show interest in his farm. We have learned lots of history about the area from him. We are cold since the heat is only on from April to October and when the sun sets it immmediately gets chilly. But it is so beautiful and Kels and Asha went on a horse back ride. Sue and I (Joan) spent some quality time with Guiseppe....what a treat!! Kels and I walked the land and Guiseppe met us in the barn to show us his wine and olive preses. Rather ancient equipment, but he is proud to tell us "no chemicala"...no chemicals are used in the process. Here are some pictures from today and yesterday. Today has been very educational and exciting and we are looking forward to tomorrow!! Ciao!
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