I am just a girl who is doing her best to get through a divorce and heal from almost dying this summer at the same time.
Other than that, I am supposed to be a Historian of the Florentine Renaissance, although since the emergency surgery I haven’t been able to work.
What does Italy have to do with all this? I have been in love with Italy since my first day there in 1984. Italy has always been the greatest love in my life, more than any man has been.
I went to school there in 1985 and learned Italian. Since then I have lived there a few different times, I have led tours there, and I used to run a business organizing weddings and honeymoons in Italy’s most beautiful spots for North Americans and other foreigners.
I am a “Foodie” and I adore Italy’s food and wine. I am particularly well-versed with the cuisine and wine of Tuscany. Once I learn how to do it, I’ll add my article on Florence’s wine bars to this blog, which was published in The Wine News.
I also love Mexico. I did a language program there in 1995 and lived with a Mexican family. I’ve got a favorite beach town there, that I go back to as much as possible. I love the Mayan faces and the slow sunny flip flops and sundress lifestyle, and the chance it gives me to “chill.”
Other things I love:
Poetry, mojitos, beaches, islands, the tropics, salsa music, swimming in flat turquoise water, snorkeling, India, Rajasthani textiles, Amalfi Coast Pottery, Florentine handcrafted paper, Oaxacan carpets, Mexican hand-painted sinks and Mexican tile mirrors, Renaissance art, particularly Raphael’s Madonnas, hiking in the California Sierras, the Colorado Rockies, and the Himalayas, riding horses, gardening, photography, cooking pasta, hearing/speaking Italian, sweet dessert wines, raspberries with chocolate…. Oh, and did I say Italy?
Great blog-gorgeous photo. Got a great idea how to get rid of the demons…write and write and write everything you would have said to him, about him, about the other if there was one, box it,take it out in a month, reread it, add to it…til you are done…and put back in the box..go somewhere private and quiet…and burn it…kind of like a funeral of sorts and it does create some closure for sure….may need repeating but a good way to get rid of anger, hurt, and put down all the unsaid things you wished you had but know it would have been on deaf ears. Brava that you are coming back to Italy even for a visit maybe to live. Will see you soon.
Thank you Margaret!
I appreciate the idea you shared.
For the record there wasn’t an “other”, we just weren’t able to meet each other and to match each other. Look forward to seeing you!
It’s Crystal. Just thought I’d let you know, I just found out our emergency assistance provider, Europ Assistance, just started a traveler’s networking site called http://www.netglobers.com . I thought this might interest you. It actually has a globe that tracks your travel and puts a dot where you are while you’re traveling!
Chandi,
what a delicious blog, from header to the gorgeous pics of you throughout, to the sensual writing, the color, everything. it’s just beautiful.
congratulations.
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June 24, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Chandi: Love the look of your blog–the photos are beautiful! Rosemary Carstens — http://carstensFEAST.blogspot.com
June 30, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Gorgeous photo of you! And I look forward to reading about your time in Florence from next week onward.
Claire @ http://travel-babel.blogspot.com
June 30, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Chandi: Your blog is really gorgeous. You’ve moved fast and far since our blogging class with Beth! Congratulations and good luck!
June 30, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Thanks so much Rosemary, Claire and Jody! It’s an honor to hear from you three Goddesses of media and the written word!
June 30, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Great blog-gorgeous photo. Got a great idea how to get rid of the demons…write and write and write everything you would have said to him, about him, about the other if there was one, box it,take it out in a month, reread it, add to it…til you are done…and put back in the box..go somewhere private and quiet…and burn it…kind of like a funeral of sorts and it does create some closure for sure….may need repeating but a good way to get rid of anger, hurt, and put down all the unsaid things you wished you had but know it would have been on deaf ears. Brava that you are coming back to Italy even for a visit maybe to live. Will see you soon.
June 30, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Thank you Margaret!
I appreciate the idea you shared.
For the record there wasn’t an “other”, we just weren’t able to meet each other and to match each other. Look forward to seeing you!
October 9, 2008 at 7:45 am
Looking forward to getting to know you better
February 28, 2009 at 9:47 am
Italy is lovely with its food and wine. We was a trip to piedmont i 05. Feel free to read about it.
http://blog.winesworld.com/index.php/easter-in-italy/12/
March 29, 2009 at 6:15 am
I love your site. Keep it up !
May 21, 2009 at 5:56 am
Hi Chandi
It’s Crystal. Just thought I’d let you know, I just found out our emergency assistance provider, Europ Assistance, just started a traveler’s networking site called http://www.netglobers.com . I thought this might interest you. It actually has a globe that tracks your travel and puts a dot where you are while you’re traveling!
It’s super cool.
Hope you’re doing well!
August 26, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Chandi,
what a delicious blog, from header to the gorgeous pics of you throughout, to the sensual writing, the color, everything. it’s just beautiful.
congratulations.
warmly,
deborah