Why Italy!

working on arranging a short luxurious trip to Italy for the newyear eve-week for those who are afraid of having no frogs to kiss at the big night. why italy again? you know why most Italian words end with "o"? expresso, cappucino, milao,,,, como... because everything about this country is chin- dropping "O, fatastico!"

as for me, hope this will mean another opportunity to visit my man in the charmed lake COMO, even though the chance to meet him in person was long gone. he passed away in 1988.

to mention a few accomplishments, He was one of the first 3 Italians conquered Mt. Everest and the first and probably the only owner in como area opened his island to the public when he lived. the place is so charming that Princess leiya got married here(starwar episode 3).

On the top floor of the charmed mansion, now museum, hundreds of pictures and artifacts he collected all around the world are on display, from every continent, north pole to africa, starting as early as 50's. it is said that when he passed away and left will to donate entire island to the Lombardia Region, a group of archeologists came to evaluate the collection. they started with the mask room of more than 3000 pieces that he personally collected from allover the world, and only came to a unified conclusion of "INVALUABLE". the study didn't carry on to other 30sth rooms that i only had time touring through half of. wondering and studying for too long in "china room" where i saw the best Tang tricolor glazed porcelain collection i have seen. and trust me, i have been to the basement of Xi an Museum where all the goodies are actually hidden.

money is one thing, taste is another. man with money, taste AND adventurous spirit, generous heart, and that pair of brown eyes, you just don't find anywhere.

i remember my heart dropped a few beats when i saw his picture, thought of what A commented about her Italian affair, "latin lover is dead", so are prince charmings in our time. so new year, good luck, my trip members.