Monday, June 11, 2012

And we return...

Many thanks to our new friends and wonderful hosts in Darmstadt, Hessen. We look forward to your return to Wisconsin in September/October and our chance to repay you for your kindness and hospitality!

The flight leaves Tuesday at 9:40 am--we land in Madison at 3:45 pm.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Museo dell'Olivo--Olive Oil Museum

http://www.museodellolivo.com/eng/vieni.

Welcome to the olive oil tasting station. While we learned of the historical, cultural and health benefits of the olive and its oil (I extend to thee the olive branch), I delighted in particular in the tasting station: delicate, fruity, traditional, special edition, etc. perhaps you want to try this tapenade or that spread? Y- to the UM!!

Friday, June 8, 2012

Genoa--and an Italian Dinner

We spent the day in Genoa, which is about an hour and a half from Imperia. The students visited one of the largest aquariums in Europe, Columbus's birthplace, and the harbor/old city of Genoa. We returned to Imperia for dinner at a wonderful pasta restaurant (all restaurants here are wonderful).