escaping

today

was a much needed

and unexpected

escape

an impromptu invite

to explore 

some wineries in the region

by way of  

a 2011 bmw convertible 

no less

sorry captain, had to brag on your ride

led to

an afternoon of new faces

new wines

new places

and

a much need break

the best part

it's only thirty minutes

away

every now and again

you have to do something

that reminds you 

you are in italy

so with the top down on the car

our hair blowing in the wind

the captain and i set out!

first stop 

was 

{imagredi}

a vineyard 

in domanins

the landscaping was so unique

with the vines

growing in a star pattern

the grounds were simply breathtaking

the wine was exquisite 

a nicely wrapped souvenir full of wine bottles

and 

the people
were
so nice

our next stop 

was 

{Cantina San Martino}

sadly

this winery was closed

i know 

i about cried

so we just took pictures of the outside

which 

of course was lovely

our tour guide

the wonderful

emanuel

i believe this is how you spell his name

took us to

Valvasone

which i titled

the cute medieval town on my iphone google maps

we walked around the town 

viewing the sites

enjoying the day 

taking pictures

and more pictures

but with scenery like this

you just have to keep snapping away!

sadly though our trip had to end
so

we finished the tour

with a stop at 

{il bosco di arichis }

an agriturismo

an agriturismo is probably best explained

as a farm

that serves food 

and usually

 has some lodging accommodations

by this time

i forgot i was a tourist

and sat there enjoying my wine

so please feel free to look at the website for pictures

trust me on this one

take a look!

as the captain and i 

returned to my home

i was greeted by 

a beautiful yard

with fresh potted flowers

yes,

 my hubby sent me away for the afternoon
to indulge in some wine
cheese
the italian life

and while i was gone

he mowed, potted some flowers, and

bribed some kid with two new games on the ipad

to pick up dog poop

thanks chase!!

today 

was a much needed escape
so thank you captain for the invite
thank you emanual for showing us around
thank you chase for well you know
doing the dirty work at the house
and 
thank you kenneth for making me go
and 
escape


love love love from aviano