
Dad and Mom Milner arrived last night. Oh to have family around me! It has been much to long with out any of our dear family. Marion said in the morning before they arrived “what is taking Grandpa and Grandma so long to get here”. Dad and Mom were hardly in the door before Marion had her ‘gold-bug’ book out and being read to by grandma. Davina kept saying ‘bampa’, ‘bampa’, ‘bampa’! It was a wonderful moment being with them finally here in Tuscany, Italy. We have been dreaming of this trip for a year and a huge part of the hope was that Dad and Mom would join us. Now alas another dream is been fulfilled!
We love you Dad and Mom; thank-you so much for coming with us on this trip, it would be half as wonderful without you here! France next year right?!
Today I woke to the sounds of wind and rain. I know most people do not want blustery weather during holidays but for me I was thrilled. Oh the cosiness of fall blusters! I promise Dad and Mom to wish for sun tomorrow but for today I will enjoy the cool and think about my dear Victorian Island. We are going to a little hill top town this afternoon to grab a cappuccino and biscotie, do some treasure shopping and exploring.

Main strip of San Gimingano.


View from the fortress.





Medieval sky skrapers.

Marion plays in an olive tree.



Rosaleen picks from the almond tree at our villa.