Spoiled Rotten by My Tuscan Mamma ; Derek Laud Savours the Tranquillity - and Superbly Authentic Cuisine - at a Hilltop Retreat Where Guests Get Their Very Own Local Cook
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THERE are many countries in the world that hold a special charm all year round and Italy is one of those places. I wanted a winter break and asked a very well-connected friend where I might go. Within days she had me on a plane bound for Pisa and arranged my transfer to the hotel Le Case del Borgo in the heart of Chianti country.
According to our national treasure, the author and playwright Sir John Mortimer, Chiantishire 'is heaven on Earth'. I was certainly not disappointed.See the full content of this document
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Spoiled Rotten by My Tuscan Mamma ; Derek Laud Savours the Tranquillity - and Superbly Authentic Cuisine - at a Hilltop Retreat Where Guests Get Their Very Own Local Cook
When I arrived, my breath was taken away by the autumnal colours of the leaves on the trees and the gentle rolling hills of the countryside.
The colours are as striking as the rainbow. Is all not well in the world? Near th...See the full content of this document
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