Forte dei Marmi is translated into English as Fort of the Marbles. I like to describe this sea town as the Hamptons of northern Italy. It’s definitely a great place for people watching, more specifically rich people watching. I personally enjoyed seeing women toting their Prada, Roberto Cavalli and other high-end purchases in the baskets of their bicycles. I wonder if that’s considered eco-chic?
A “Must See” – Go to Principe Forte dei Marmi Hotel for an aperitivo right before the sunset. A “Must Do” is to rent a bike. The best bike shop with fabulous customer service in town is Cicli Maggi. If you have time you can also visit nearby towns, Pisa and Pietrasanta.
"Down on one knee". I don't even know this guy. He just decided to pose for me.
View from the Pier
Most stylish ladies in Forte dei Marmi.
My new model boyfriend from Milan.
Early morning catch.
Looks like "La Bambina" is up from her nap.
The pretty bicycles of "PRINCIPE FORTE DEI MARMI" HOTEL.
Gotta book your cabanas really early in the season here.
You can find all sorts of creatures in Forte dei Marmi.
Even Mickey Mouse.
My new ride. From Cicli Maggi Bike Shop. Ain't she purdy?
Best fruit and ice-cream mix ever!! I wish I could remember the name of this.
Luna mezzo mare.
Bagno Piero in the evening.
The girls and I at Principe Forte dei Marmi for an aperitivo before dinner on the beach with our hubbies.
A delicacy from Forte dei Marmi. The only way to describe it is as fried shrimp fries.
Gnocchi with lobster. Not a bad way to end an evening.
Date: Friday July 1st, 2011
Time: After soccer match btwn Italy vs. Germany
Venue: Piazza in Nocera Terinese next to the church
Food: Penne pasta, sausage and wurstel paninis
So after our big game, the Italians couldn’t hang around for a drink because they had to go home take showers and cook for our “Pasta and Panini Party”. This was our version of the “Dress Rehearsal Dinner”. I would like to inform everyone that we actually never even had a dress rehearsal. I would like to think of this party as a “Getting to Know You Party”. We had friends from N.Y., Miami, Puerto Rico, D.C., Austria, Holland and Germany come to partake. We invited our families and friends to join us for not just food but for beer, homemade wine, and cocktails made by my friend Carlo. Shaken not stirred.
My cousins Roberto and Salvatore and their friends all helped out with the setting up of the tables, cooking and cleaning. I want to thank all of them for doing that for us. I want to also thank my cousin Angelina, for letting us use her big refrigerator and bar.
Our chief pasta chef.
First in line!!
While we eat pasta the sausage cooks.
Back for seconds!
i Tedeschi
Caroline and my sis have secured their spots.
Jen seems to think the pasta is good.
Napoleone trying to convince Sean to eat Peperoncino.
Sis and I are used to eating like this in our family!
Christine in Calabria.
His Italian name is now "FLAVIO".
Over at this table I think Christine and Flavio are waiting for the sausage paninis.
Our top chefs need a break though.
The sausages and wurstels are going quickly.
Looks like "i gemelli" (twins) have been hogging up the sausage paninis all for themselves.
Ive seems to have gotten his hands on a panino as well.
My lovely Aunt Angela with my sis-in-law, Doris.
NOT sure what these three are up to. Can't be good with Judy around.
AJ and I with maybe 1/10th of my family.
Our wonderful bestman (in blue) getting ready for next day's ceremony.
Carlo creating a ruckus behind the bar. Cocktails anyone?
Brotherly love!
Me and my cousin Ciccio. Who flew in from Abu Dhabi to be with us.
A little serenade to end the evening.
La marescialla con il mio amico Carlo.
Time for our crew to pack up and go home. Thanks guys.
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