Yesterday was my second day picking olives and after all the hot weather that greeted me on my arrival, the temperature dropped as the fog settled in. This is a view of the lowland (at 6:48am when I really should be in a warm bed)The PickingThe upper...

Today I struck out on my own to head for Calabria where I will be helping pick olives over the next week. Left to my own devices and without the influence of my Italian, I have to admit I committed several counts of heresy. For my flight, I...

Even for sunny Calabria, the light outside seemed too bright for 5:45am, which is when my alarm should have pulled me from my sleep. I glanced over at the clock.6:15am! I was to meet As parents at 6:45 near their olive grove and I needed 20 minutes...

Vintage bikes and Wannabees: Triumph, Benelli and Royal Enfield.There is something exhilarating about being on a motorbike, certainly as a passenger, but more so as the driver. With helmet laws, it's surely not about the wind blowing back your hair...

Get your GoGo On!Finally, a line of clothing for women that is stylish and protective. You don't even see the protective gear in the elbows, shoulders and back and for me that is a huge plus. I also love the fabrics, some very modern line and others...