Living Italy

Dear Carole and Neil

Have arrived back safely in Sydney and am still enjoying very much the beautiful memories of my stay in Umbria.

Thank you so much, once again, for a magic two weeks, for your generosity and hospitality. I am reliving every moment as I relate it all to my family.

Will keep in touch and hope to visit your special part of the world again soon.

Marie Phillips

WOOLLAHRA NSW

How does one leave such a place? The bells, the wood pigeons, frescoes, wild cyclamen, poppies, dramatic landscape and wonderful people. Unforgettable memoire – Living/Loving Italy. A prossimo tempo!

Sheila Brown Neutral Bay 2089 NSW

Art Cities

25 MAY TO 8 JUNE 2005

Dear Carol,

To say thank you for your wonderful tour seems entirely inadequate as I reconsider glorious Umbria!! You so successfully combine the ability to convey the many aspects of your beautiful part of the world with kindness and extraordinary generosity! Nonetheless I say "thank you".

You and Neil are exceptional communicators of all things Umbrian, and I found it equally exceptional that you have never lost your passion to communicate your personal discoveries and knowledge to all of those on the tour.

Piero and Guiseppi were wonderful, wonderful hosts and added a very special contribution to my overall enjoyment.

I have returned to Melbourne with a treasure trove of beautiful memories to keep me going until I return to Umbria!!

Thank you again.

Warmest regards

Maureen Bradshaw MELBOURNE VIC AUST

Dear Carol,

How we already do miss the quiet morning when only church bells and bird songs could be heard!

Finished the ready alfresco breakfasts with delicious coffee, the hot croissants and the sweetest pineapple slices alll waiting for us.

The group was very interesting and harmonious with everyone keen to help when needed.

We thank you for all the love and care you and Neil put in making this experience so rewarding.

Thanks also for Claudio who looked after us with such patience and style every night, not an easy task with so many people on special diets.

Ciao from

Jacques and Marianne SYDNEY NSW AUSTRALIA

Thank you for the most marvellous holiday so interesting and informative. We benefited from your detailed research and wonderful enthusiasm. We enjoyed your company so much especially the warmth and generosity of your hospitality. We also fell in love with Umbria and will recommend Living Italy to our friends.

Marianne and Jacques Roussel Roseville 2069

An experience of the heart of Umbria which I am sure has touched all of us, from art treasures to history, architecture and the very real people who have guided and accompanied us.

Anne Fitzpatrick Sydney

Beautiful scenery, education in art and history, great company. I expected a wonderful time and it was even better.

Eileen Ablett, Northbridge 2063

A wonderful experience with an excellent mixture of history, art and relaxation. A wonderful place to stay and wonderful cities to visit.

Rowena Eddy, Greenwich 2065

A fantastic learning experience for a non-art student, due to great teachers. History of the area a revelation.

Jan Westaway, Bayview 2104

“Living Italy” is the perfect name for this tour. We learned so much, not only art but about the fabrication of Italian life, beauty and history. Neil, your neverending, wonderful commentary, generosity in all you did for us is so greatly appreciated. I loved listening to you and am the richer for the experience. Carol you are a delight and thank you for everything including the trip to La Perla. I loved meeting so much all in all, a wonderful holiday, so well balanced, so interesting, full of beautym incredible scenery and frescoes – a total joy – thank you so much.

Marie Phillips Woollahra 2025 NSW

Congratulations for having achieved such an enjoyable balance of stimulating learning and relaxed Living in Italy. I think the last two weeks have been a great success and have enjoyed it all immensely. Thank you for your infectious enthusiasm and attention to detail. I’ll be back!

Jill Wellington Northbridge 2063

Splendid views, picturesque landscape, magnificent Romanesque ruins, astonishing historical and cultural treasures… but the most impressive is the hospitality of the people we met and the peaceful and friendly surroundings. To me Orvieto is the most impressive town I’ve been and Montefalco most friendly. I have had a great time here!!

Lisa Chen (from China) (current live in Sydney 2066)

Heartfelt thanks for a wonderful introduction to beautiful Umbria! Your commitment to our enjoyment has been greatly appreciated! I look forward to becoming much more familiar with this little piece of “heaven on earth”.

Maureen Bradshaw Melbourne

A great experience

Rhonda, Victoria 3460

With many thanks Neil & Carol for a wonderful fortnight – both Frances and I enjoyed it fully and your contribution and that of all your assistants led to that. We learned much, we met wonderful people and have thoroughly enjoyed the ??? and its great friendliness. Once again thank you both so much and may this wind remain ??? in our sails in this ??? with our best wishes.

Moreton Rolfe 07/06/05