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OUR DAILY LIVES

Sister’s visit

The Monday after my mom’s visit, Javier and I decided to resume our Italian lessons.  My sisters and my Finnish friend Kristiina would be arriving for their visit in 2 short weeks, which gave us the perfect amount of time Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years2 years ago
OUR DAILY LIVES

Mom’s Visit

Moving a cat to a new continent is not an easy task (as we previously learned).  My mother had to jump through some ridiculous hoops to get all the documentation and the airline approved pet carrier to move Meka across Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years3 years ago
OUR DAILY LIVES

Briana’s Birthday

Briana’s birthday was a very exciting time for the both of us. Between hot springs and all the amazing food Italy has to offer, we have been indulgent to say the least but we always treat ourselves to something extra Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years3 years ago
DAY TRIPS FROM TUSCANY

Terme San Fillipo, Castiglione d’Orcia

Driving in Tuscany is as magical as everyone says it is, and our 2½ hour drive flew by.  It was close to the end of March and springtime was coming into full bloom.  We found ourselves surrounded with rolling hills Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years2 years ago
OUR DAILY LIVES

Firenze Questura

Javier and I felt a renewed sense of freedom and purpose after finalizing my official residence in Florence and finally picking up our new car. To make things even better we now had enough documentation to begin the process for Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years2 years ago
OUR DAILY LIVES

Learning Italian and making friends

After Briana was confirmed for residence in Firenze we knew that she would soon be able to obtain her ID card, and we were continuing to build some positive momentum. The fact that Briana and I don’t speak Italian has Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years3 years ago
OUR DAILY LIVES

A friend & bureaucratic shenanigans

We were still hosting our guest when we left him for the morning so that we could conclude our business with the comune. Javier and I nervously set out to the main Florence Comune with all the paperwork we imagined Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years3 years ago
OUR DAILY LIVES

A visit and a heartbreak

At this point all of our attention was clearly here in Italy, on the present, trying to move forward. To make our move possible, our cat Meka was sent to live with my family in Auburn until we could get Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years3 years ago
TRAVEL TIPS

Visiting Florence

Must see sights with limited time in Florence

By javierandbriana, 4 years3 years ago
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Eating in Italy

Tips for dining in Italy

By javierandbriana, 4 years3 years ago
OUR DAILY LIVES

Italian Red Tape

Oh Italia, how you love to toy with our emotions. After having our home registered at the local commune, we had to wait for a police visit to confirm our address. We waited, semi-patiently, for the officers to come to Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years2 years ago
OUR DAILY LIVES

Onward and upward

Javier and I couldn’t be happier with our new home. How many people get to say they live in a castle in Tuscany, older than the United States? Having accomplished that major hurdle, in less than 3 weeks we mapped Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years2 years ago
OUR DAILY LIVES

Firenze

As Briana had mentioned we had originally planned to live in Bologna. We had done plenty of online research about Bologna. We also spent three weeks in town two months prior to our big move so we were feeling optimistic Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years2 years ago
OUR DAILY LIVES

Moving to Italy

All efforts made in the last 4 years have been leading up to this moment. Javier and I stepped onto the plane in weighted disbelief. Some how we managed to condense our lives into 5 large suitcases. As we settled Read more…

By javierandbriana, 4 years2 years ago

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