A Cultural Weekend in Rome
An Amazing Weekend in the Eternal City! A Beautiful Roman Gallery Ready for ChristmasThe Tandem Spirits love going to Rome, but we usually just go for the day, taking an…
Visiting Seattle Friends in Pienza
Pienza - Stunning Tuscan Landscapes A view of Pienza while hikingAt the end of October we finally made it to Pienza to visit our friends Carol and Roger. Carol and…
After a Long Wait, We Finally Had a Guest!
There's Nothing Like a Visit from a Good Friend! We were overjoyed that our friend Julie came to see us for a few days ahead of her tour of Tuscany,…
Our Summer Escape to Switzerland
Good Times in Wildhaüs, Switzerland It was a hot summer in Italy. We expect this in August, but this year it was particularly brutal. Many days the temperature hovered between…
On Vacation – Short Stops in Beautiful Italian Towns
Tandem Spirits Hit the Road on Vacation The TandemSpirits love to travel, but we don’t particularly like long drives, especially since only one of us can actually drive a car.…
Verona – A Night at the Opera
The Tandem Spirits Go to the Opera! At the Arena in Verona - Verdi's La Traviata Panicale - Our 1st Opera Since we’ve been in Italy we’ve dipped our toes…
Tandem Spirits in Venice – Part 3, Exploring & Adventures
Two Amazing Adventures in Venice The Tandem Spirits often like to work with a local guide when we go to a new city. Our Venice trip was no exception. We…