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JIM DOES AREZZO

June 4, 2015 by Jim 5 Comments

We are staying at what is unquestionably the most extraordinary place I’ve ever stayed in. It is a castle that was purchased by the current owner’s father from the last king of Italy. The part of the castle we are staying in is over 600 years old. The rest of the place is over 3000 years old! The pathway/road just outside of our suite’s bedroom window is a part of the historic via Roma. We are here for a few days because, once again, the villa we rented was not what was advertised, and up a very long and difficult dirt road to traverse. So we are staying in this castle as the rental agency finds us a suitable villa to house us and Bonnie’s friend and former student, Jess. Proving once again that a mishap in life can often be more than compensated for by an unexpected bit of very good fortune.

Love,
Jim

 

Castello Val di Colle
Castello Val di Colle
No shit, the road to Rome, 600 B.C., autheticated by the Smithsonian.  Anyone who visited my old house in Laurel Canyon can clearly see that what LA needs is some Romans.
No shit, the road to Rome, 600 B.C., autheticated by the Smithsonian. Anyone who visited my old house in Laurel Canyon can clearly see that what LA needs is some Romans.
Some cute guy walking the luckiest (and oblivious) dogs on the planet
Some cute guys walking the luckiest (and oblivious) dogs on the planet
Looking onto olive trees.  Everything we ate and drank was produced at Val di Colle.
Looking onto olive trees. Everything we ate and drank was produced at Val di Colle.
Last King of Italy's headboard where we and, yes, the dogs, slept.
Last King of Italy’s headboard where we and, yes, the dogs, slept.

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  1. Paul Alan Smith says

    June 5, 2015 at 10:32 am

    I wanna say I’m envious, but in reality I am just plain jealous. You have an attitude perfecto!

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  2. Deb Ross says

    June 6, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    OMG!! Hope you’re all okay? I don’t like seeing the word “disaster” in a headline. But these photos cannot tell a lie. You look too happy to be unhappy! 🙂

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  3. Anne says

    June 6, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    Hi B&J,

    How amazing! The castello looks spectacular. Wishing I was there with you. Lot’s of love. /A

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  4. Michael says

    June 7, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Dear Jim and Bonnie,

    So happy for the four of you. Particularly the dogs who I am sure are grateful to be able to relieve themselves on the Via Roma.
    Other than Debby finding a 5 foot snake in our basement things are lovely in the mountains. I am presently sitting under the apple tree smoking a Cuban cigar and looking at them under a blue sky. When Eli finally wakes up we will jump into the pond. I have been working on a speech about Che Guevara and in defense of Cuba to be delivered at the socialism conference July 3 in Chicago. Eli is finishing up his book on the history of folk music in New York City from 1935 to 1975. Debby is putting in her garden. Love your posts, and you, Michael

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  5. Nicky Wood says

    June 8, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Am so enjoying reading your fabulous blog – although sorry to hear about the jittery start (you must have thought this is so Groundhog Day!). Loving the concept of the Last of the Savoys’ bed head – not the usual Ikea fare although I wonder if in Italy there is a special ebay section for holy relics and discarded monarchist furniture? Roll on your London days – we can’t wait to see you! xx

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