Italy.....Vivere la Dolce Vita!

Yes, we have moved again. Boring you say? Tired of updating our address?? Well how does Italy sound to you?? DOLCE!!!!

10 years ago we took a whirlwind dream trip to Tuscany and fell in love with Italy. Ever since we have been inspired to "one day" go back and see if it is all that we remember.

We hoped, but never expected to be posted outside of North America....when the Career Manager called and asked Shawn if we would like to move to Italy she was given a VERY prompt YES!!!

So, just shy of two weeks in....we are officially residents of Italy. Specifically in Lago Patria which is about 25min outside of Naples. Granted we are still in the hotel as our shipment most likely will not arrive for another 2-3 weeks. (We are slated to move into our place on the 1st of Sep.)

The experience of finding a rental here was very entertaining. We (not the landlords) were able to negotiate and ask for things. We asked to be able to pick the paint for the outside of the house and they said yes. So last week I went on a field trip with my new landlord Pepe (who speaks NO English) and his wife Pina (who speaks a bit) to the paint factory and picked out the colours. I have picked a soft butter yellow for the outside and a cream for the interior. We also asked for a Brick Pizza Oven to be built and they agreed to that :) Guess I now not only need to learn to speak Italian, I also now need to learn how to make proper Italian Pizza.

Yes, once again I have packed away the uniform. I was not planning on working while here for the three years.....however, I have accepted a position as Villa Manager and Travel Consultant. The pay is pretty good and my boss is super cute....so I am pretty sure I will enjoy it ;)

We head to Tuscany for a week of wine and leisure on Mon. We are so excited to get back there and see if it lives up to our memories. We plan to fill the car with wine so when our wine fridge arrives we will already have supply to fill it.

OK.....time for a re-fill on my coffee.

Thanks for tuning in!

Ciao