Tuesday

After our long day in Cinque Terre, we decided to just relax and hang around the villa for the day. Everyone pretty much did their own thing. Some layed out by the pool while others took the cars around town. Candice, Jill, Griffis and myself took our rental car up around some towns near ours. The view from up there was absolutely unbelieveable! We came across a Cantina de Vino (Winery) and tried to go in for a tour but it was closed. We are hopefully going to try to make it back and get a tour before we leave.

When we got back to the villa I was surprised with an original Tuscan birthday party. With all the trimmings of a Tuscan meal, vino, and family it just doesn't get any better than that. Well I thought it didn't get any better than that until the real show began. As Carmen did an impression of Tina Turner 70 tunes outfitted the the mini skirt and crazy hair. She had us rolling on the floor. The night went on as we all just sat around talking until about 2am. It was one of the greatest birthdays I've ever had.

I want to thank everyone for all your great comments for my birthday. It was greatly appreciated. You made my day!