We’ve had an amazing time this year.. in fact, words can’t really do it justice. Instead, I thought I’d post a few photos that, to me at least, sum up the past 12 months.
Thanks so much for all your support this year, we really appreciate it, and we hope you all have a wonderful, peaceful, happy Christmas!
Rich, Allegra and Otto (and a rather large bump…)
We bought a house!
Lots of meetings with architects, most of which also involved ski resorts…
Snowboarding on a Tuesday morning!
It’s going to look like this in no time…
Beuatiful sunsets
A moody morning view from the house
Making awesome new friends
And more awesome new friends
Hanging out with old friends (no offence intended)
Attempting, and failing at, DIY
Lots and lots of gardening
Surfing in Liguria
Talking a good wave…
Checking out the local sights
Ok, it’s a tree… but it’s also a local sight!
Visiting amazing places and amazing people, like Renovating Italy
Long summer walks around Barolo
Even longer summer walks
Drinking a lot of great wine
Drinking even more wine
Running out of wine
Showing my parents around
Hanging out with our Italian family
The first snowfall of the winter
Beautiful snowy mornings
Otto reeeaalllly loves snow!
And look, it’s me in a photo! With Allegra getting rather large around the middle. Exciting times ahead…
Living in the Langhe 
Thanks for a great blog and some wonderful pics. Best wishes for Christmas and a even better year in 2014 – you have a lot to look forward to!
Thanks Ann, and you too!
Lovely collection of photos 😀
Thanks very much!
Thanks for your wonderful blog! We can confirm everything, as we (a Swiss couple) live also in the Langhe in Dogliani since 14 years.
Merry Christmas!
I love Dogliani, we were there not long ago for the Cisra festival. Thanks for stopping by my blog, I’m glad you like it, and have a great Christmas!
What a great recap and lovely photos! Have a happy Christmas and all the best for 2014! 🙂
Thank you Lynette – a happy Christmas to you too!
Nicely done, looks like you are working out your camera beautifully. Good luck with your new addition in the new year…lots of fun coming your way!
Merry Christmas
Thanks, I’m getting there, slowly… Yep, I think we’ve got a bit of excitement coming our way – eeek! Have a great Christmas!
Wonderful pictures, and nice to see what you both look like 🙂 I enjoyed following your aventures this year and I’m looking forward to reading more next year… Have a wonderful Christmas!
PS thank you very very muchly for your support on the expats blog contest 🙂
Thanks, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas too, and best of luck with the contest!
Wonderful images. Thank you. Buon Natale, Buon Anno !!
Thanks Vera – have a great Christmas!
I’ve enjoyed reading about all your adventures and look forward to lots more! They bring Italy so much closer to me 🙂 Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo!
Thank you, I’m really glad you enjoy it. Have a great Christmas and new year!
Fabulous and oh wait till next year you’ll have a million baby photo’s….Have a great Christmas and Buon Natale xxx
love from all of us
Thanks Lisa, but I hereby promise not to become one those people who is always posting baby photos. If I break that promise, I expect you to pick me up on it! I hope you all have an awesome Christmas!!
Lovely photos! My favourite by far is your header image – just stunning! May I ask what you got planning permission for? If you are looking for any builders my husband is for rent and willing to re-locate. 😉 I can DM you photos of the house he built if you’re interested.
Thanks Jennifer! The planning permission is to renovate the fienili at both ends of the house, plus a service area to the rear. We also have to re-do the whole roof, unfortunately. We are looking for builders, but I’m kind of hopeful that we might have found one now… if it comes to nothing I’ll let you know. Are you trying to get rid of your husband!? 😉
No, my husband is great. Just trying to find some work. He’s great at roofing too. 🙂
Yeah, sure…;-) Well, as I say, if it doesn’t work out with the guy who we’re hoping it will work out with I’ll be in touch. Thanks!
Hi Richard having a bath in Venice and enjoying reading the blog – you write so well- pleased about the renovation plans and glad you got builders sorted.
When you reach the decorating stage just let us know. We will come down and help… Happy Christmas Tasos
Thanks T dog, hope you have an awesome time! Careful not to drop your phone in the bath!!
Thanks. We always look forward to your posts.
Thank you, very nice of you to say so! Have a great Christmas!!
Auguri to you too. Have a good one!
So glad you got another camera! A very Merry Christmas to you 3(1/2) and I look forward to reading all about your 2014 adventures.
Thanks, I hope you had a great day and I look forward to reading more from you too!
Auguri di Buone Feste ! Wishing you a Happy Christmas !
Karin
Thanks Karin, and you too!
Happy anniversary! Here’s to another great year to come.
Thanks, and a happy new year to you!!
So nice to find you. Looking forward to seeing more in the future.
Hi, thanks so much for stopping by. I’ve just been having a quick look at your blog and now I’m looking forward to seeing more!
Beautiful images. I recognized the shot at Az. Agr. Stra! Also intrigued by your snowboarding photo. thanks for sharing!
Thanks! The snowboarding shot is actually from Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomites. There are a few great places around here too though, (Artesina, Limone Piemonte…), I just don’t have any photos unfortunately. Maybe your next trip should be in early spring so that you can combine the wine and food with a bit of skiing!