April 2004, Easter Sunday in Italy. Picture roof tops made of tile. Doorways that beckon you in. Picture a place so peaceful that you want to get left behind just so you can explore every hidden nook. Wanting to knock on any door just to be welcomed in to stay awhile. I can only describe it all as magnificant!

On the plane ride from USA to Rome, I watched the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun", so when we arrived in the little town of Cortona. I was enchanted all over again. Our group stayed here for awhile before returning to ... (more)