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Tales From Tuscany | Italy and Beyond
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Tales From Tuscany was born from LOVE...love for my father's birthplace Italy and LOVE for my new "amore", my husband David, who I married in July of 2023.
As a writer, I have always loved to share my passions for creativity, art, words, music, movement and travel.
Many of you may remember me from my adventures in France and my best selling memoirs ... well since then, my life has taken major detours!
At over 60, and during the global pandemic, I embarked upon this extraordinary Italian adventure with my beautiful love, David and together we will show you that anything is possible if you just dream, have courage and follow your passions, no matter what.
So join us on our new "passion project" deep within the Pisan Hills of Tuscany and beyond!
"I write to live...I live to travel...I travel to discover...I discover to learn...I learn to share...I share to love" Marisa Raoul c 2008
Andiamo...Let's go!
Baci e abbracci
Marisa & David xox
As a writer, I have always loved to share my passions for creativity, art, words, music, movement and travel.
Many of you may remember me from my adventures in France and my best selling memoirs ... well since then, my life has taken major detours!
At over 60, and during the global pandemic, I embarked upon this extraordinary Italian adventure with my beautiful love, David and together we will show you that anything is possible if you just dream, have courage and follow your passions, no matter what.
So join us on our new "passion project" deep within the Pisan Hills of Tuscany and beyond!
"I write to live...I live to travel...I travel to discover...I discover to learn...I learn to share...I share to love" Marisa Raoul c 2008
Andiamo...Let's go!
Baci e abbracci
Marisa & David xox
NEW TUSCAN BATHROOM and CANTINA RENOVATION UPDATE Making lots of decisions fast...I need your HELP!
BUONGIORNO lovely friends and viewers!
Welcome to "Tales from Tuscany"!
We are Marisa and David, Australian expats now living part-time in Chianni Tuscany.
During the Global Pandemic, we decided to buy our Italian dream home, sight unseen and with no prior knowledge of the area.
This is our journey and we are taking you along with us!
TODAY'S VLOG...
BUONGIORNO from Chianni IN TUSCANY where today's vlog is a really BIG catch up on life in early September. I share my thoughts, changes in plans, Renovation progress and ask for some suggestions with decor as well!
There's a lot of shopping to be done in a very short time, so ....HELP!
(Please leave your comments and suggestions below the video...
Welcome to "Tales from Tuscany"!
We are Marisa and David, Australian expats now living part-time in Chianni Tuscany.
During the Global Pandemic, we decided to buy our Italian dream home, sight unseen and with no prior knowledge of the area.
This is our journey and we are taking you along with us!
TODAY'S VLOG...
BUONGIORNO from Chianni IN TUSCANY where today's vlog is a really BIG catch up on life in early September. I share my thoughts, changes in plans, Renovation progress and ask for some suggestions with decor as well!
There's a lot of shopping to be done in a very short time, so ....HELP!
(Please leave your comments and suggestions below the video...
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FANTASTIC TUSCAN DAY TRIP TO MONTECATINI ALTO & MONTECATINI TERME (GLAMOROUS THERMAL SPA TOWN)
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BUONGIORNO lovely friends and viewers! Welcome to "Tales from Tuscany"! We are Marisa and David, Australian expats now living part-time in Chianni Tuscany. During the Global Pandemic, we decided to buy our Italian dream home, sight unseen and with no prior knowledge of the area. This is our journey and we are taking you along with us! TODAY'S VLOG... WOW...just wow! If you have spare day and a ...
3 FANTASTIC PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN THE HEART OF TUSCANY - ALL UNDER 200,000 EURO
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WELCOME to everyone near and far! BENVENUTI to RESIDENZA TOSCANA, where I hope top show you some wonderful Tuscan and Umbrian homes, available for purchase now via private or agency sale NOW! TODAY IS EXCEPTIONAL! I will be showing you 3 gorgeous NEW LISTINGS in a village that I LOVE! TERRICIOLA is just 30 minutes from Pisa International airport and within easy reach of Florence (50 minutes), S...
AUGUST IN TUSCANY - HOW SUMMER IN A SMALL VILLAGE FEELS
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BUONGIORNO lovely friends and viewers! Welcome to "Tales from Tuscany"! We are Marisa and David, Australian expats now living part-time in Chianni Tuscany. During the Global Pandemic, we decided to buy our Italian dream home, sight unseen and with no prior knowledge of the area. This is our journey and we are taking you along with us! TODAY'S VLOG...A REAL MISH-MASH of my summer alone here in C...
BUYING HER TUSCAN DREAM HOME - HOW MARSHA BOUGHT HER ITALIAN HOME SIGHT UNSEEN FROM THE USA
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BUONGIORNO lovely friends and viewers! Welcome to "Tales from Tuscany"! We are Marisa and David, Australian expats now living part-time in Chianni Tuscany. During the Global Pandemic, we decided to buy our Italian dream home, sight unseen and with no prior knowledge of the area. This is our journey and we are taking you along with us! TODAY'S VLOG... TODAY is such an exciting day as I finally g...
MASSIVE RENOVATION UPDATE FROM OUR LITTLE HOME IN TUSCANY! It's changing every single day! Yippeee!
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BUONGIORNO lovely friends and viewers! Welcome to "Tales from Tuscany"! We are Marisa and David, Australian expats now living part-time in Chianni Tuscany. During the Global Pandemic, we decided to buy our Italian dream home, sight unseen and with no prior knowledge of the area. This is our journey and we are taking you along with us! TODAY'S VLOG... This is a BIG renovation update with daily w...
IS THIS YOUR TUSCAN FAIRYTALE? PRESTIGIOUS "LUX" 1000 YEAR OLD VILLA ON 70 HECTARES WITH OLIVES!
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WELCOME to everyone near and far! BENVENUTI to RESIDENZA TOSCANA, where I hope top show you some wonderful Tuscan and Umbrian homes, available for purchase now via private or agency sale NOW! THIS PROPERTY WAS FEATURED IN LATE 2023 (NEW VIDEO) AND IS NOW FOR SALE BY "EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST" TODAY'S WONDERFUL PROPERTY is situated in the Palaia area of Tuscany, set amongst rolling hills and othe...
CHESTER - A DAY IN THE CITY WHERE DAVID WAS BORN - You won't believe where he went to school!
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BUONGIORNO lovely friends and viewers! Welcome to "Tales from Tuscany"! We are Marisa and David, Australian expats now living part-time in Chianni Tuscany. During the Global Pandemic, we decided to buy our Italian dream home, sight unseen and with no prior knowledge of the area. This is our journey and we are taking you along with us! TODAY'S VLOG... This was a wonderful day in a truly lovely E...
THE GOOD, BAD & UGLY SIDE OF ANCIENT HOME RENOVATIONS & JOIN ME AS CHIANNI CELEBRATES IT'S EXPATS!
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BUONGIORNO lovely friends and viewers! Welcome to "Tales from Tuscany"! We are Marisa and David, Australian expats now living part-time in Chianni Tuscany. During the Global Pandemic, we decided to buy our Italian dream home, sight unseen and with no prior knowledge of the area. This is our journey and we are taking you along with us! TODAY'S VLOG... WELL..I'm finally getting back into the swin...
JANE AUSTEN'S HOME - CHAWTON - Visit my idols' last home where she wrote her 6 most famous novels
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BUONGIORNO lovely friends and viewers! Welcome to "Tales from Tuscany"! We are Marisa and David, Australian expats now living part-time in Chianni Tuscany. During the Global Pandemic, we decided to buy our Italian dream home, sight unseen and with no prior knowledge of the area. This is our journey and we are taking you along with us! TODAY'S VLOG... Today's visit to Jane Austen's home was a dr...
WHAT'S HAPPENING BACK IN CHIANNI? RENOVATION UPDATES, WINE TASTING and more from Tuscany!
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WHAT'S HAPPENING BACK IN CHIANNI? RENOVATION UPDATES, WINE TASTING and more from Tuscany!
CASTLE COMBE - ONE OF THE PRETTIEST VILLAGES IN THE COTSWOLDS. Stroll this charming village with us!
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CASTLE COMBE - ONE OF THE PRETTIEST VILLAGES IN THE COTSWOLDS. Stroll this charming village with us!
A “MUST VISIT” COTSWOLDS VILLAGE! We stay 2 nights in glorious BOURTON ON THE WATER
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A “MUST VISIT” COTSWOLDS VILLAGE! We stay 2 nights in glorious BOURTON ON THE WATER
BARGA & BAGNI DI LUCCA - THE HISTORICAL & BEAUTIFUL GARFAGNANA PROVINCE IN NORTHWESTERN TUSCANY
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BARGA & BAGNI DI LUCCA - THE HISTORICAL & BEAUTIFUL GARFAGNANA PROVINCE IN NORTHWESTERN TUSCANY
THE COTSWOLDS PART 2 | MINCHINHAMPTON, FRAMPTON ON SEVERN, FAIRFORD & BATHURST ESTATE CIRENCESTER
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THE COTSWOLDS PART 2 | MINCHINHAMPTON, FRAMPTON ON SEVERN, FAIRFORD & BATHURST ESTATE CIRENCESTER
THE COTSWOLDS - PART 1 DISCOVER CIRENCESTER, BIBURY & OTHER TINY GEMS OFF THE TOURIST TRACK
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THE COTSWOLDS - PART 1 DISCOVER CIRENCESTER, BIBURY & OTHER TINY GEMS OFF THE TOURIST TRACK
CHIANNI FUN WITH NEW & OLD FRIENDS PLUS THE ARRIVAL OF MY NEW BABY! It's all happening in Chianni!
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CHIANNI FUN WITH NEW & OLD FRIENDS PLUS THE ARRIVAL OF MY NEW BABY! It's all happening in Chianni!
"LUNIGIANA" - PART 1 | FIVIZZANO - DISCOVER 2 fabulous village homes, the market, food and culture
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"LUNIGIANA" - PART 1 | FIVIZZANO - DISCOVER 2 fabulous village homes, the market, food and culture
SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE & PORTOFINO | 1 night in the stunning towns of the Ligurian coast of Italy
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SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE & PORTOFINO | 1 night in the stunning towns of the Ligurian coast of Italy
CHIANNI UPDATE! MORE SHOPPING! MORE PLANTING! MORE DISCOVERIES and more TUSCANY! Join us!
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CHIANNI UPDATE! MORE SHOPPING! MORE PLANTING! MORE DISCOVERIES and more TUSCANY! Join us!
VILLAGE HOME IN TUSCANY - FOR SALE! Great value Tuscan village home & project awaits you. Must see!
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VILLAGE HOME IN TUSCANY - FOR SALE! Great value Tuscan village home & project awaits you. Must see!
THE BIG REVEAL | of our Tuscan Gem "Vivasogni" after her massive facelift! Plus Vicopisano Markets!
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THE BIG REVEAL | of our Tuscan Gem "Vivasogni" after her massive facelift! Plus Vicopisano Markets!
LUCCA & TUSCAN COAST TRAVEL VLOG | Spend a gorgeous spring day with us in Lucca & Quercianella
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LUCCA & TUSCAN COAST TRAVEL VLOG | Spend a gorgeous spring day with us in Lucca & Quercianella
VERONA TRAVEL VLOG | A romantic night in the city of Shakespeares, ROMEO & JULIETTE! We loved it!
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VERONA TRAVEL VLOG | A romantic night in the city of Shakespeares, ROMEO & JULIETTE! We loved it!
LA DOLCE VITA IN TUSCANY | FABULOUS MOVE IN READY "LIBERTY" VILLA WITH POOL & 10KM FROM THE BEACHES!
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LA DOLCE VITA IN TUSCANY | FABULOUS MOVE IN READY "LIBERTY" VILLA WITH POOL & 10KM FROM THE BEACHES!
FOR SALE - 18THc TUSCAN PALAZZO | FULLY FURNISHED, 600M2 LIVING, VILLAGE LOCATION WITH OLIVE GROVE!
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FOR SALE - 18THc TUSCAN PALAZZO | FULLY FURNISHED, 600M2 LIVING, VILLAGE LOCATION WITH OLIVE GROVE!
FRANCE TRAVEL VLOG | STUNNING "SARLAT" PLUS A FUN VISIT TO THE HOME OF "DARLENE IN THE DORDOGNE"
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FRANCE TRAVEL VLOG | STUNNING "SARLAT" PLUS A FUN VISIT TO THE HOME OF "DARLENE IN THE DORDOGNE"
BACK HOME IN TUSCANY AFTER DISASTER STRIKES ON LAKE GARDA - WE ARE BACK RENOVATING AND LOVING IT!
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BACK HOME IN TUSCANY AFTER DISASTER STRIKES ON LAKE GARDA - WE ARE BACK RENOVATING AND LOVING IT!
DORDOGNE VALLEY FRANCE - DAY 1 - 3 BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES - CARLUX, LA ROQUE GAGEAC & MONTFORT IN 1 DAY
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DORDOGNE VALLEY FRANCE - DAY 1 - 3 BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES - CARLUX, LA ROQUE GAGEAC & MONTFORT IN 1 DAY
CHATEAUX & VILLAGES OF SOUTH WESTERN FRANCE - Ségur-le-Chateau and Arnac Pompadour in the Limousin
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CHATEAUX & VILLAGES OF SOUTH WESTERN FRANCE - Ségur-le-Chateau and Arnac Pompadour in the Limousin
Thank you for the update to the cantina renovation. It's truly amazing to see the changes! I rewatched some sections twice. I can relate to those feelings of loneliness - it does not feel good. You'll feel much better when you return home to your David and mom. Take care and best wishes for a full recovery. P.S. you were showing someone the place next to you? My ears perked up at this!
The first choice of wallpaper looks really nice and I like the colour on the walls in the cantina 👍🏻 Hope you recover real quick Marisa 🙏🏻 Nice vlog thanks ❤️
Stunningly beautiful wallpapers, you have great style Marissa. Safe travels back to your love. 🥰
Both wallpapers prints look very large and expansive but the size of room is not, you would not the same affect as the photos you showed as you wouldn't be able to fit as many panels across the back wall. Look for paper with a small print that would fit, take the measurements of the room with you and hopefully someone from the paint/ wallpaper store could help you.
Are you sure it's a compound fracture and not a compression fracture? Compound fractures are extremely rare in the spine, are very serious, and require immediate surgery. Generally, compound fractures are associated with a break in the skin. However, compression fractures are much more common, especially in menopausal women or people with low bone density. Sorry, not doubting you, but this is the doctor in me talking and I cannot believe that someone with a quadruple compound fracture in the spine can even walk. I think you misspoke. Compression fractures especially if you have 4 levels (quadruple), are very very painful. If in the mid or lower back, a back brace would give you some relief. In any case, hope you good health. P.S. Enjoy your videos very much. Can't wait to go back to my little house in Lunigiana :)
I love the first wallpaper you showed, i think it is stunning and will make your bedroom look so dramatic and beautiful! I love your style, the wall in your lounge is so pretty! Lastly your cantina will be absolutely stunning when done, i can see your vision for it. I'm praying for a speedy recovery for you, hopfully just being near to David and your mom will help. Look forward to your videos every week!
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The ragazzi are doing an awesome job. Really pleased how it is looking 👍😃🥰
Thanks Marisa for another episode, hope you get better soon and It will be better with your mum and hubby by your side. Bathroom is slowly becoming beautiful❤, ciao alla prossima Mia x
🍃Much love and speedy recovery, Marissa. I think the first wallpaper is the best…it took my breath away! It will make that room just ravishing. FYI, in the USA, we pronounce stucco like “ stuck…I was stuck in the mud”! Stuckoh …
So glad to hear that you’re feeling so much better and that we have helped you in someway. I am happy for you that you are leaving very soon. You must go where your heart is doing it alone it’s not much fun when you have physical obstacles as well, great progress in your upgrade of your home. Looks lovely.💝💐🙃
This is an amazing vlog, so much in it. Just watching all the way through as only saw 1/2 way through the live. I love the 1st wallpaper, bellissimo❣️ Great views from rooftop terrace next door. I will be so happy to see Vivasogni even though you won't be there. I'm really happy you'll be home soon in Davids arms & Mama Anne too. Love to you all 🧡🧡🧡 Maybe I'll see you again in Sydney🧡🧡🧡
The first wall paper is so beautiful ❤ We wish you whole and speedy recovery. May you be enveloped in love as you arrive home to David and family
Oh that’s so beautiful of you to say! Thank you so much and I’m so glad you love the wallpaper too 🥰♥️😍🙏🏼💋🇮🇹🤗
Lovely Marisa; again a beautiful video. You asked for your sleeping room: I am honest to you: I am not a fan of wallpaper; and I think that doesn't match with this house. If you like the colours of olives, why not painting the back wall or all walls there in a dark olive green or olive green+grey - till the upper end of the doors or the window? For myself I would take a darker warm brown or a dark blue (dark blue with a little of dark grey). But the colour should also match your terrazzo (?) - maybe a dark wine red? The cantina will be beautiful - maybe I will be listed to rent in sep./oct., when its not so hot!? (Unless I find my own Italian home). Marisa, I can also feel your sadness at leaving this cozy nest, your friends, your family (ciao Lorenzo 🙋🏼♀️), the lovely Chianni; but please don't cry, about 7 month pass quickly. I would be delighted to meet David and you in person next year - a lot of coffees or meals with bottels of wine (😉) I will spent to you. I do no internet-banking - call me old-fashioned, but I defend cash payments; it's urgently needed. Buona notte, abbraccio - Sabine🇦🇹
Darling Sabine, you are definitely a kindred spirit as I can see we think alike! Thank you for your lovely suggestions and as I have to wait until next spring to decorate in the bedroom, I might have changed my mind by then ☺it happens! A lot 😅Anyway, I think that September of next year would be a wonderful to visit Tuscany as it's my favourite month and I love being here now but this year is a little different. ☺I love how you keep sending loev to Lorenzo...that's adorable and I will tell hime tomorrow! I must sleep now as we are going to the markets tomorrow to look for a door knocker! Buonanotte carissima...alla prossima e sogni d'oro ...grazie 🥰🤗😍💖🍷🍝😘
New subbie here. What a BEAUTIFUL village & it's where I plan to visit very soon and then retire. The Lunigiana , Tuscany region is amazing. My grandparents on my dad's side were from Bari. Always loved this part of Italy. There is so much to see & learn, which is totally me. Thank you for sharing this.
Buonasera and welcome! Thank you so much for joining our channel and I'm so glad you enjoyed this video. It's a gorgeous area that's for sure. I'm so glad you're getting to visit very soon, it's such a lovely time of the year to come. Grazie e Buon viaggio 🥰🤗☺🐞
The stone facade on the front of your home is so beautiful along with your interior renovations!!! 😊
That's so kind of you Nathan, thank you so much for watching and for your kind words 🥰🤗☺
Absolutely awesome, workmanship is superb and your vision is spot on.😊
@@richardpeychers4076 oh thank you so much Richard! Yes indeed I have a fabulous team that I’m very grateful for! They are so sweet and I told Pepe he’s now a star on RUclips! 🤩♥️🥰
I totally sympathize with what you’re going through. Pain is never easy to deal with especially when you’re alone. I hope you’ll start feeling much better soon 🙏🏼
@@mari102158 that’s so kind of you Mari and I appreciate your support so much! Thank you for being here 🥰♥️😍🙏🏼💋
That went so quickly! So glad you'll soon be back with David & your Mom - I hate being apart from Toni ❤. Happy heart helps a happy mindset. Nice to see you cook; you used 3 of your 4 hobs so front left next time please 😂. Cantina is really progressing & the semi smooth textured render fits in perfectly (is it lime render?). Next year we can compare our TFT aprons! We've been looking at those types of wallpaper. They can make a room and wallpapering is therapeutic, like painting (at least for me). I'm also wondering if we should restore our 2 front doors rather than replace (quoted €2550). Will decide when we come over. Anyway, THANK YOU for another great vlog and THANK YOU for being the person you are. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
@@philtoni794 awww you’ve made me tear up Phil ☺️♥️ you’re such a dear man! Toni and I are both very fortunate ladies with our beautiful husbands! 🥰♥️ I’m so glad you enjoyed it all and that it has inspired you to think of things you could do here! I have a great door man, so maybe wait? I think so! It’s costing us a lot less to restore! 🤩👌 although I’m so sorry to miss you both this time, I’m very excited to be back in my darlings arms and with my dear mother! It’s just right 🥰♥️ we will celebrate all together next year ok? In our aprons with lots of wine 🍷 and laughter 😆🥰♥️💋🤗
@@talesfromtuscany @talesfromtuscany David and I are also lucky. Dreams are pointless unless shared. You clearly need to be back together so look forward to it, enjoy it, get stronger, feel better about yourself.....then next year we can celebrate properly. The doors - ours are in good nick so restoration makes sense and I will not replace. I'll also take Toni to that tile place in La Sterza?. BTW that Beacon Lighting fan is 👍♥️♥️♥️
@@philtoni794 Thank you once again Phil...I know David feels the same! I will definitely be in a better head space to celebrate and do so much more I'm sure! I can't wait to have our first picnic in the Olive Grove for example! 🌳🍷🥗and yes...La Sterza which is minutes away from Chianni and Bitozzi is awesome. You will both love it there and Cristina is so lovely and helpful. Your doors are great and will come up beautiful...then we all need to go knocker shopping! 😍😅🥰💖Buonanotte! 😘
That's interesting that you've been a gut consultant. We're also very focused on healthy eating, organic, no added sugars, low carbs, a diversity of whole foods, fruits, vegetables etc. Today we had a fantastic shop at the market garden cooperative in Bergamo. We also fast regularly. As a result our gut biome is in top shape and we are on no medications. As you know the choice of food here in Italy is just wonderful for healthy eating. We hope you have access to great food in Chianni and back in Sydney. Best wishes Maria e Rowan
@@rowandowland1391 oh that’s wonderful Rowan! Honestly we couldn’t be more blessed here as everything is organic on our area. The entire commune of Chianni is basically organic and our shops supply zero km foods! Our baker grows organic grain and make their breads from it so even that is amazing! I eat only locally grown and ex even the poultry and meat is from neighbouring farms! It’s a foodie paradise! The vineyards are also mostly organic! The painkillers and stress have played havoc with me this year but now that I’m not taking them and the treatments are working, I feel I’m back on track again! I never stopped taking my high quality supplements as well to boost myself! It’s great to hear others that do the same. Good on you both! Love it! Thank you so much for watching tonight 🥰♥️😍🇮🇹💋
@@talesfromtuscany It sounds wonderful. We need to visit your area sometime. It must feel strange returning to Sydney and living in two different worlds. My brother does it as well. We used to travel from Melbourne over here to Italy every 6 months for 8 weeks at a time before moving here permanently and it always felt a little strange heading back to Australia. We don't have any plans to return to Australia but I guess we may some day. Best wishes Maria e Rowan
@@rowandowland1391 yes it’s so weird! I don’t really like city life at all anymore so I’m a fish out of water in a way! I do it because for my family but otherwise I would return either Rowan. I lived in France 10 years and I’m always happier in Europe but especially here now! It’s the best place to be … buonanotte! ♥️🥰🤗💋⭐️☺️
The first wallpaper is stunning!! Sorry to hear you’ve been having a tough time lately Marisa. As much as we love a place when we’re struggling physically and you don’t have your loved one with you it makes everything so much harder. Totally understand your decision to want to go back to Australia early. Chianni will always be here waiting for you and you’ll have your amazing cantina to come back to. 🥰
You're so kind Sara and yes that's absolutely right. I just have to do what feels right in my heart ☺I feel at peace with my decision and as much a s I'll miss Chianni, I miss my family even more! 🥰🤗😍😘
@@sarawarrener2193 oh also Sara thank you for voting on my wallpaper! That’s my favourite too! Next spring for sure 🥰♥️🇮🇹
Marisa, I can feel your sadness. Remember home is where the ❤ is. Hurry home to David and your mum 😊
Exactly and thank you so much for understanding! I am so excited now to know that very soon I'll be in my darlings arms again and cuddling my mum ☺🥰💞
Wow, all absolutely stunning!
@@skx9159 thank you so much lovely lady! I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much 🥰♥️🇮🇹🤗💋
Yay! So happy you did anothet video! 😊
Awww grazie mille Michelle! So kind of you...I hope you enjoy it! 🥰🤗😘💖
CIAO EVERYONE! Thank you all so much for joining us tonight! Get those drinks and snack ready as it's a little longer than some! I got a little carried away LOL 😍☺😂 but I hope you last it through to the end as it's worth it...I hope! Just love all your comments, help, support and friendship, so please keep it coming! It's a massive boost to me whilst I'm alone...enjoy and sending big hugs Marisa (and David from afar) 🥰🤗😘
Hi Marisa, I'm an interior designer in Sydney. I 100% back your 1st choice for the wall paper. It looks like a wild olive grove. Perfect for a Tuscan home. Also, I hope you recover from your injuries quickly. I've been injured myself, and it's something that can take a long to heal from. All the best.
Oh my! Marisa, your trips prove to us that Italy is truly the most beautiful country in the world. Hello to Lee and Owen! Grazie!❤
Ciao Marsha! Thanks for watching my sweet. It's amazing isn't it? Just so much abundance of beauty and culture, that it seems never ending! Niamh and Eoin left today for Ireland, so I'm sure they're a bit sad this evening. Let's hope they join tonight's vlog ..big hugs 🥰🤗😘😍
@@talesfromtuscany oh geez, I didn’t know how to spell their names! Apologies
@@marshablack3341 That's ok sweetie...I'm sure that they'll forgive you 🥰😘😘😘
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Grazie Patrizia 🥰😍🤗
Wow.. would like to know if you could recommend tradespeople?.. we are looking in the area just outside of the town Great video! Inspired!
@@GarryYogiG thank you so much for your lovely encouragement! Yes I can recommend but if you’d like to drop me an email I’ll explain it all there. Please email residenzatoscana@proton.me Thanks for watching! 🥰🙏🏼♥️
Our little project is coming along nicely 👍😃🥰
It truly is my darling! You wait and what’s in stall 😃♥️🥰💕💋💋💋💋
How cute 😊❤
Oh I know! They were so chubby and cuddly … I got my puppy therapy yesterday ♥️🐶🥰
OMG, THEY ARE ADORABLE. I WANT ONE!❤
Aren’t they? They are for sale Peter although I fear you may be too far away! They’re so cuddly 🥰♥️🐶
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤(endless) As a dog lover since a little child 🥰 This breed is "listet" in Austria 😥😡; especially in a city you have great problems with a listed dog. I always had greater dogs (60cm+/40kg+) - they all were well behaved and cuddler, but always protectors.
Oh really Sabine? Does listed mean that they are not welcome? Staffordshire Terriers are so sweet 🥰 that’s such a shame! These are pure breeds as well! I think they’re adorable! 🥰♥️🤗🐶💋
@@talesfromtuscany Dear Marisa, I wrote you an answer this morning, but failed (?). Yes, "listed" means they are still allowed, but with stricter laws (and not realy welcome): duty to wear a muzzle and be always on a leash in all public places 😢; and the owner has to pay a higher tax per year for the dog. ALL persons which will/have a dog, have to visit a course "how to handle a dog, ..." (I visited a 1st-medical-helping course for dogs too - I think that's a good idea). We had some dog attacks in the last years against children and runners, thats why a lot of people act hysteric, when they see a listed or greater, or a black (🙈) dog. All breeds of Steffs, Bullies are on this list, Rottweiler also; there is a longer list; they think about to set the German Shepard too 🤦🏼♀️. Not the dog is the problem, but the socialization since a newborn, and the owner ("The problem is always on the other side of the leash"). The only dog which bites me was a little Dachshund from a near friend, the dog knews me, first friendly, then I had a bloody knee. For me my dogs always were loved family members, almost with me (as self-employed it is easyer of course), also on vacation all over Europe. My last dog (mum: Bernese Mountain Dog/paps: Golden Retriever) was a friendly and intelligent cuddler, but an attentive protector too (that made me very proud); he died some years ago, 13+ years old in my arms; I am still crying thinking of him and our adventures. I love the mixed ones, they have less medical issues and are - most of the time - smarter. My next 4-leg-family member will come from a shelter - when I have left the big city. I am a huge fan and a supporter of TAKIS SHELTER (on fb, youtube, ...), from the south in Crete - if you want to take a look on his channel. People around the world support his work, come to adopt a dog or cat, or 2, ... Cara Marisa, ti auguro splendide giornate nella tua amata Chianni; abbracciatevi forte (anche Lorenzo 😉☺); 😘 Sabine🇦🇹
So precious!
@@thomasfarley6052 oh aren’t they Thomas! My friends are selling them and I was in puppy heaven 🥰🐶♥️
Thank you for the lovely video. l lived in Florence for three years and visited many places in Tuscany and beyond.. I never took the time to see Montecatini. Now I'm inspired to go on my next visit. . I love the relaxed pace of your videos and that you always include the names of hotels and restaurants.
Ciao Roberta and thank you so much for watching my videos. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my trip to Montecatini and that it inspired you to go! That’s wonderful. Thank you for your lovely comments and support! Alla prossima 🥰♥️🤗🇮🇹💋
I didn’t mean to create a major issue involving our discussion with the correct pronunciation of Chianni, with all the problems in the world going on and so forth. I did write to the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Turin, with language schools throughout Italy, probably the headquarters in Florence, where supposedly they have the most pure pronunciation of the Italian language. I shall copy and paste what the young lady’s response was at the end of my message and I have to say I was correct. I’m not sure what’s going on in Chianni that would make the locals pronounce their own town incorrectly, which is amusing even to think about. I don’t mean to be presumptuous or full of myself, but I did take Italian lessons over the years and have traveled to Italy many times so I do have some groundwork to my credit. I do wish you well and keep sending your beautiful videos of the Italian people and country side!! Sending well wishes to you in all you do! ❤ P.S. "H" after "C" and "G" always transforms the pronunciation as hard. So CHIanni has the same sound as CHIanti! Best Regards, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Turin Alice phone: +39011593872 site: www.scuolaleonardo.com email: turin@scuolaleonardo.com
Very nice vlog in this beautiful town, thanks Marisa 😍❤️🇮🇹👍🏻
Thank you so much Angela! I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much! 🥰♥️🤗🇮🇹
Just a constructive criticism. Chianni is pronounced with a hard Chi or “key-an-EE”. That’s because there is a consonant h after the C so you give it a hard ch sound. If there is a vowel after C like Ciao, it’s a soft c like church.
@@Augustine549 I’m not sure why you’re telling me this as I’m Italian so I always say Chianni as an Italian would with the correct pronunciation. I’ve been speaking Italian since I was a child. I’m baffled 🤔
Hello Marissa, I enjoy watching your videos and I extend my warm wishes to you and your husband David in Italy. I’m somewhat baffled myself over the correct pronunciation hearing your response. If you compare Chianni to Chianti, for example, to be consistent, they both should be pronounced alike. You don’t use a soft “chi”like church with Chianti but, of course, it’s pronounced with a hard “key” sound. The same would apply to Chianni since they use the same spelling at the beginning. The consonant “h” after c results in a hard “key” sound. I, however, don’t by any means declare myself an expert and the first one to correct your Italian pronunciation is, of course, a native Italian!😂Let the mayor of Chianni decide this issue! Ask he or she, what is the correct pronunciation of Chianni? And please let me know. All the best! I wish I was there with the both of you. My nickname is Gus and I am from the states. Cheers! ❤
@@Augustine549 I always pronounce Chianni exactly like that! I’m not sure where you have heard me say it otherwise. I’ve spoken Italian since I was a child so I’m totally confused about your comments. I know how to say Chianni and the mayor and I speak often, so he knows I say it correctly too. I’m glad you enjoy our videos but I’m still confused about your comments. I would never in a million years say … Chee-Ann-ee!!!! 🥹🤔🫣
I’m sorry about the confusion on this discussion. I thought I heard you use the soft chi sound at the beginning of your video. I went back and at this point you did pronounce the name of the town but I’m not sure what town you were referring to at this point. I thought I heard you pronounce Chianni with a soft chi, but may well have been absolutely incorrect. My sincere apologies if I misinterpreted your pronunciation of Chianni. It’s somewhat basic beginner Italian so I didn’t mean to make light of your Italian pronunciation or language skills. 😊
@@Augustine549 you probably heard me say Casciana which is where I was that morning. That’s all I can imagine 🤔
Buongiorno everyone! I’m so sorry that I missed the chat last night but we had a major storm in Tuscany last night and the internet tower was struck by lightning ⚡️ such excitement but … it meant that until almost 4pm today (the day after) I had no access to the internet 🛜 Well here I am now and thank you all for watching and leaving me comments! A presto … Marisa! 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼💋
Che bellezza, grazie per avermi riportata a Montecatini dopo 40 anni💐! Scusi se non scrivo in inglese perché farei un sacco di errori 😅
Ma prego cara Patrizia! Puoi scrivere come vuole e sono felicissima per lei! Mi fa tanto piacere e la ringrazio per essere qui con noi! A presto 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼💋
You have inspired us to visit this gorgeous town. How beautiful is the architecture and that Terme wow! The funicular does actually look like fun. Thank you for this vlog. Ciao Ciao 🥰😍💚🤍❤
My absolute pleasure my lovely and I’m so glad you enjoyed it! See you next time 🤗♥️🥰💋🙏🏼
Hi Marissa, That was beautiful scenery and stunning architecture and decor! What a beautiful place? I can dream and escape there.❤
Thank you so much for arching Peter! It’s truly a wonderful place and I’m glad I managed to take you all along with me! See you next time! 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼💋
Thanks Marisa. These are some really wonderful places to visit. We'll take a drive down there. best wishes Maria e Rowan
You’re so welcome Rowan! I’m so glad you enjoyed and yes… it’s worthwhile visiting for certain! A presto 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼💋
Watching this I now realise how much we missed because we only went up in the late afternoon and evening. That does it! I'll just have to go again. ❤
Oh no Lea! Yes there’s only one answer to that … get back here soon! 😅it’s wonderful and I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much and see you next time! 🥰♥️🤗🇮🇹💋💋
We missed you today, i heard y'all had some internet issues there. I really enjoyed the video, take care and say hello toDavid.
So sorry Thomas! We had a major electrical storm and the internet was wiped out until late today! Thank you so much being here and I hope you enjoyed it! 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼
Beautiful, thanks for letting me tag a long.
You’re so welcome! It’s an absolute pleasure to share with you all! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🥰♥️🤗🇮🇹💋
Thankyou 😊 Marisa for taking us on your day out with your friends.What a beautiful day you all had,travelling on the Funicular. It looked gorgeous traveling up to the Village on the hilltop!Gorgeous shops ,Church ,and impressive restaurants!The amazing Spa building was exquisite such an adventure for you all cheers from 🇦🇺.It’s returned to cooler weather here after a couple of warm days!😅
Ciao Wendy! I’m so glad you thoroughly enjoyed joyed this lovely place! It really had a lot going for it! I’m glad it’s back to cooler weather … I hope it remains like that for my arrival as I’ve had way too much heat here. Summer can wait! 😅 thank you so much for joint me once more…see you next time! 🥰♥️🤗🇮🇹💋