Some time in Liguira but then a week in Montepulciano--- our 17th trip to Italy.
Pray for good weather for us. Trip report upon return, of course.

Have a great vacation

Is this a "work" trip for fodors??

Looking forward to your report, Mr. Navigator! Italy is my next big target and your fab notes could fill volumes. (Uh, just curious, do you ever go anywhere else?)

Bob:
Have a nice trip and let us enjoy your report!!!

Have a great time.... and can I ask you how I can find out if I qualify for a "low cost" SENA bus fare of 10Euros from Roma to Siena before buying it online? Do you buy important transportation legs of your journey online ahead of time, and Borghese Gallery Reservs, etc too? Thanks for any advice - anyone who's been there 17 times seems like a sage to me!

My daughter and I leave in two+ weeks for Rome, then Florence mixed with several Tuscan towns - including Montepulciano! I'm looking forward to learning this site well and seeing your previous posts from all those trips!

I'll be waiting to hear about Montepulciano, although we'll only be there one night. Have you ever gone to Osteria Acquechetta for steak? That's where we're going.

Have a wonderful trip!

I wish you happy and safe travels.
And your old pal Bookchick says "tell Bob and Susan to have a wonderful time".

Buon viaggio e auguri, Bob!

Buon viaggio, Bob and Susan! I am SO jealous. Please have some really great food and wine for me.

Best wishes to the two of you Bob, enjoy every precious moment!

Safe travels Bob.. I love, love Liguria..Have a wonderful trip.

Have a wonderful trip! I understand completely...my 8th trip to Italy is in the fall. I am just that much in love.

Kwren - Osteria Acquacheta is my favorite restaurant in Montepulciano. Great food, raucous setting, crazy (in a good way) owner, completely fun!

JenV - I'm so glad you wrote that! I happened to come across that restaurant in a book or online or who knows where, without a recommendation, and thought it sounded great. We love steak so it was a done deal once I saw it. We're actually staying in Montepulciano one night to be able to walk there (and also because one of the Twilight books was filmed there and my daughter thought it would be cool to stay there!) The owner does look crazy and we can't wait to meet him!!! Thanks for the comment!

Good question, sap.
Actually, it is our 26th to Europe including 5 to Spain.
Yes, we will be having steak at Osteria Acquacheta which is only 2 blocks from our apartment.

Have a great trip. Where are you staying in Liguria?

Following your trip in about 6 weeks. Let us know about the restaurants in Liguria. Already reeserved some restaurants from your last post.

hey Bob, whenever you get this message, how early can you make reservations there? I tried a while ago and was told it was too early. I'm trying to be patient and not bug them, but don't want to miss out either. Enjoy!

I'd tell you and Mom to have yourselves a blast... but you don't need any further encouragement, really.

Have a wonderful time! less than 4 months until I get to Italy and the Dolomites and I'm busy doing lots of research. Can't wait to read your trip report!

BUON VIAGGO