Making my Monday peaceful...not by choice! #myitalianlife #goofyoldgal #speakslowlyplease amazon.com/dp/B0FSSXR41N

Our back yard is becoming interesting. What will hubby build next? #myitalianlife #retirement #expatsinitaly

In January 1995, we moved from Chatham, Kent, to Denver, Colorado. There was no language barrier, but those American words sometimes offended me. #bloodyhellyall #myitalianlife #myamericanadventure

When you buy a house on a snowy, foggy day...and then realize you have a view like this! #myitalianlife #abruzzo #speakslowlyplease

Wine-o-clock! My favorite winery in Abruzzo is ten minutes from my home...and the wine is EXCELLENT. #Italianwine #myitalianlife #speakslowlyplease

I miss my mum! When I walked the tranquil countryside surrounding Colledimezzo I felt she was with me. #myitalianlife #mums #goofyoldgal

Sometimes you just have to forget politics, wars, and enjoy mother nature...while we can. #ruralitaly #nopolitics #goofyoldgal

My not so friendly saint! Not sure he's happy to see me. #goofyoldgal #myitalianife #speakslowlyplease

Italian Healthcare card renewed for then years...I may not live that long, but if I do...I'm covered. #healthcare #italy #goofyoldgal #myitalianlife

Having fun with Italian bureaucracy! #civitelladeltronto #goofyoldgal #myitalianlife

Wild and lovely! Get away from everything and disappear in the autumn colors. #goofyoldgal #nature #speakslowlyplease

OK UK...your turn to grab a half price book. From 8am Monday Oct 12th for one week only. amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FSSXR41N #speakslowlyplease #goofyoldgal #halfpricebooks #myitalianlife