SusanP

Dayle, Yes, the trip was wonderful and I enjoyed traveling solo even more than I expected to.

I know back when I was considering a rental car, I tried both Autoeurope and novarentacar. It was so long ago that I'm not sure, but that may have been where the problem with Sunday came in. And of course, in my case, part of my reason for not doing it was I decided I just didn't want to both drive and navigate by myself, especially my first time there. I admire Dayle for doing that!

SusanP

I thought of one thing I forgot to mention. Hotel Giada in Florence and Albergo Rutiliano in Pienza do not have someone on duty at the desk 24 hours. Just thought I'd mention it, as I know that's important to some people.

Barb

SusanP:

I am so sorry I didn't get to have dinner with you. I just got back Fri. and am still very jet-lagged, but I wanted to let you know that I was with a group of women who have to be the group from hell. It was a disaster! I tried to get away from them and meet you, and managed to finally get out the door, and then I couldn't find the restaurant. I even called the place, but they didn't speak English well enough to give me directions. I did find a place with same name and in that same area, I think, but it was a regular restaurant with a big menu and not where you were. Just to set the record straight - I have only missed one other GTG!! Last March, we got detained in Naples and did not get back in time. I have met many other Fodorites in the past, including Jenny in Paris and Elaine last fall in Rome. So I guess I'm 2 for 2 for reasons beyond my control and not for lack of trying.

SusanP

Hi Barb, Sorry to have missed you. I figured something must have happened with your group, as I remembered you were traveling with 4 or 5 others. Maybe next time! I look forward to your report.

Barb

Your report looks just great, but I've come back to a pile of work on my desk a mile high, so I will print if off and read it over a glass of red tonight.

SusanP

Barb, What, no Limoncello?!

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Tiggy22

Susan - I know this is an old thread, but I read your description about Hostaria La Danesina and went there on my recent 3 week trip to Italy (I just got back last week). And I have to thank you for your recommendation. La Danesina was incredible! And moreover, the pomodoro y basilico terrine was beyond amazing. I went there 2 days in a row. I though of you when I was there and thought of how I owed you a debt of gratitude for the great recommendation...oh and I had a limoncelllo for you! Thanks again!

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SusanP

Tiggy, glad to have been helpful. I was surprised to see this thread again. I love that soup! It's cold here, it would sure taste good right now! I think I've had it on every trip to Rome.

Tiggy22

Susan that soup was incredible and La Danesina's menu was fantastic - the zucchini blossoms AND pumpkin blossoms were incredible. Plus they had an amazing array of bruschettas and crostinis to choose from. It was a highlight of my 4 days in Rome. Thakns again!

sarge56

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