“First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally dare.” – Walt Disney
George dreamed of going to Bologna and so here we are!He found these rather strange looking plants and called me over to discuss. “Hmm, I know I have these growing in a planter in Florida”…on closer inspection we realized they’d been dipped in velvet! Ugh, neither of us were fans after that.Little did we know that tortellini is very prevalent in Bologna. And look at that cheese, yum!So many loggias or covered archways all around the city. Very pretty!Ummm, interesting fountain?Biggest reason for going to Bologna was a food tour that George arranged for us. We started at the cheese factory.So interesting to see how parmigiano reggiano is made.And so much fun to dress in plastic for this tour ; – )Next we went to a third generation balsamic vinegar operation where we learned that the really good balsamic is made of…two ingredients – grapes and time! That’s all folks!!!What can I say about the lunch they served us at this beautiful hillside agriturismo other than it was amazing!?! We lost count of the many courses they served us.And treated me well, even though I was the lone vegetarian.Prosciutto factory was a bit disturbing.All in all it was a fantastic day and our tour guide was as cute as he could be. And most importantly, George thoroughly enjoyed himself!Bologna has interestingly shaped benches for people to relax, all around the city. I’m game😉
Ok. So I have seen many fountains where little boy statues are peeing but I have never seen a fountain where a woman is spraying from her breasts. The food looked glorious. Did the cheese factory smell strong?
There’s a LOT going on here… the first pic is so lovely (love you, George!!), velvet flowers, the cheese is lactose free?, balsamic is only made of grapes?, that stature???, the huge cheese wheel, the faces of the guides, that kickass bench?? Good lord, so much to wrap your head around! 😂😂😂 Loving it!
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Those tours must have been pretty interesting—looking forward to hearing all about it!
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Looking forward to sharing with you!
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I can see why George dreamed of going to Bologna! It looks simply dreamy💫! Can’t wait to talk to you about the flowers dipped in velvet?!
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It was crazy!!!!
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Ok. So I have seen many fountains where little boy statues are peeing but I have never seen a fountain where a woman is spraying from her breasts. The food looked glorious. Did the cheese factory smell strong?
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I would say no, because it’s the aging that really starts the fragrance I think and it’s encased in the rind. I think that’s correct…
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Oh how fun!! I would love to visit the cheese factory. 🤤
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It was pretty interesting – also learned that after 12 months of aging, parmigiana reggiano contains no lactose!
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Curious about many things, but “dipped in velvet”? What is it really?
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Really dipped in velvet!
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Well, a powdered like substance that felt like velvet, I suppose.
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There’s a LOT going on here… the first pic is so lovely (love you, George!!), velvet flowers, the cheese is lactose free?, balsamic is only made of grapes?, that stature???, the huge cheese wheel, the faces of the guides, that kickass bench?? Good lord, so much to wrap your head around! 😂😂😂 Loving it!
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How delicious! Those foodie tours look very interesting.
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At first we thought it quite pricey but after the lunch they served…amazing. I would recommend it! Your trip to Spain sounds wonderful! xoxo
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