My Big Adventure

Well, friends, here's some news I haven't talked about on my blog - 

this week I am going on a trip to

(This great fabric postcard was made by my friend Andrea to wish me a good trip!)

I'm going with my friend Ann from San Diego

to a cooking school and tour in Tuscany!!

We'll be doing a lot of walking in the countryside, visiting a farm, seeing cheese being made,

learning different dishes in local kitchens, sightseeing and, generally,

having a wonderful time!

So, I'm packing the essentials,

layers of clothes and a foldable tote for purchases,

sturdy, waterproofed walking shoes and wool socks for wicking moisture away

(it's the rainy season!)

an essential sketchbook, which I covered with paper,

some watercolor pencils and a small paintbrush,

                                                                    

a study purse with a sewn-in, handmade inner zipper bag,

and, of course, a sense of adventure and fun!

Added to this, we'll be spending a few days in Rome,

with a side trip to Florence!!

In the next few days I'll be posting a couple of new pieces I've been working on,

then I'll be away until my return in mid May,

when, hopefully, I'll have Tuscan inspired sketches to post!!

Ciao for now!! :))