Postcard from Italy
Thursday, July 06, 2023
Bonjour from Italy!
We are on a feverish 7-day foray through Italy. Our adventure began in Grasse, France, where we rented a camping car and began our gradual climb to the Dolomites. I had a strange tingle in my throat the night of our departure and by day 3 on the road the flu had its “grippe” on me! But Jean-Marc’s sense of adventure has kept me gripping the passenger seat of our camper, forgetting my aches and pains. I’ll tell you more in next week’s post. For now, hello from Parma… on the road home.
un abbraccio,
Kristi
P.S. We are also celebrating 29 years since tying the knot at the Mairie in Marseille (we celebrate our church wedding in September). Alors, hats off to us. Le mariage c’est une longue aventure!
note: grippe = flu in French
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OH, you bad two!!! If you are going to Rome, WE ARE NOT THERE! Please plan the next Italian jaunt when we are somewhere to greet you. And I am sure you will lose the grippe on that cold soon...just hope you didn't have it with the kiss, haha. Buon viaggio!
Posted by: Suzanne Dunaway | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 09:23 AM
❤️❤️
Posted by: Kristin Espinasse | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 09:25 AM
Kristi,
I'm so sorry to hear you're ill - what terrible timing. Just why does that happen!! Nevertheless, I'm wishing you a very Happy Anniversary, no matter how you end up celebrating!
Bisous,
Judi
Posted by: Judi Miller | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 09:27 AM
Happy anniversary, and feel better soon!
Posted by: Inger | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Happy anniversary, and I hope you're feeling better.
Posted by: Sharon L Marchisello | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Félicitations!!!!💕💕💕💕
Posted by: Amber | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 01:44 PM
Hi Kristi,
Happy Anniversary to you and Jean Marc!
That first photo is amazing! How beautiful!
Blessings,
Eileen
Posted by: Eileen | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 02:26 PM
Ciao! Che divertimento! Felice anniversario!!
Posted by: Marcia | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 02:37 PM
Happy Anniversary and enjoy Italia! Hope you are feeling better soon, too...
Best,
Janine
Posted by: Janine | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 03:27 PM
Congratulations 29 years Wow!! Wishing you a quick recovery. Can't wait to see more pictures.
Posted by: nancy | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 04:30 PM
What a lovely place to celebrate your anniversary! Have a happy and healthy year ahead!
Posted by: Geraldine Ventura | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 06:25 PM
Our dear Kristi,
First of all,, ma chere, bon courage to feel better SOON!!
And! AND!!! HAPPY 29th ANNIVERSARY!!
What an example and inspiration you two set for all of us!! Such a wonderful life you share, filled with blessings, love, your beautiful family and each other!! You give true meaning to exactly what it is all about!!
Please know we are sharing your happiness and sending congratulations!
Have fun on this wonderful voyage!!
Arms tight around you both.
Love
Natalia. Xo
Posted by: Natalia | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 06:37 PM
Happy Anniversary! I wish you and Jean Marc twenty nine more years and then some. You were a good sport and a hearty soul to continue on a trip while having a bout with the grippe. Rest up a bit when you return home. Sincere best wishes ...
Posted by: Cynthia Lewis | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 07:16 PM
P.S. Loved the sweet couples photo!
Posted by: Cynthia Lewis | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 07:18 PM
Merci, Cynthia 💕
Posted by: Kristin Espinasse | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 07:40 PM
29 years is no small feat! Happy Anniversary! My wife and I are reading your blog from Les Baux de Provence. Our first trip to France. Very surreal indeed!
Feel better soon!!!
Posted by: Mike | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 07:50 PM
Bon rétablissement et joyeux anniversaire !!
Posted by: Kathi | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 11:00 PM
I hope you feel better soon! Happy anniversary to a special couple!
Posted by: Mary Lynn Redmond | Thursday, July 06, 2023 at 11:42 PM
Happy Anniversary and feel better soon. What a great adventure!
Posted by: Karen Cafarella | Friday, July 07, 2023 at 12:20 AM
Bon Voyage—Bon Mariage—Bon"recoupage"!!
Posted by: Bonnie | Friday, July 07, 2023 at 12:38 AM
Frame that stunning photo!!! Bonne anniversaire ... et va bientôt mieux ...
Posted by: Patricia Sands | Friday, July 07, 2023 at 03:30 AM
wonderful photos! Happy anniversary to you two! Hope you’re feeling better now.
Posted by: Judy Feldman | Friday, July 07, 2023 at 07:19 PM
Dear Kristi,
Happy Anniversary to you and Jean-Marc.
Such a journey you have been on together . May it take you many more places for many more years…
Your photos reflect some very special moments. ♥️
Hope you are feeling better. 🤗
Posted by: Chris Allin | Friday, July 07, 2023 at 09:13 PM
Many congratulations on your wedding anniversary. Best wishes to you both for many more to share. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us over the years. Loved feeling part of it. Patricia Nelson
Posted by: Patricia Nelson | Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 08:31 AM
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Posted by: Susan Louer | Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 08:19 PM
What a stunning photograph!!! And congratulations on a marriage we've all enjoyed! xoxo
Posted by: Cate Salenger | Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 12:23 AM