It started with a picture in the paper of a house in Tuscany; who wouldn't be tempted? Due to my recent stark reminder that life is tragically all too short, and the fact that I've never been, I couldn't think of a better reason not to go. One thing led to another and I am now off to Italy, France and a few days in Spain. My companions are my mother, my sister and her 2 year old son. Some may say a recipe for disaster, I say it's too early to tell! Stay tuned...