Tschuess and Ciao

This is the end of our time in Italy at this splendid castle with its sweeping landscape.  Here are a handful of pictures of the big view out our window, from March to today.

We said goodbye to the family this evening at a lovely banquet.  The students wrote a clever song thanking our castle hosts--way to go crofters!  On that note, Sarah, crofter and artist, presented Jamie with a watercolor of one of his favorite bunnies, Mr. Black.

If you've made it this far in reading the blog (or even if you just stumbled upon it today!), I am grateful to you for sharing in our experience.  We've learned a lot during these months, and are already plotting to return.  You don't have to tell us how lucky we are to have been here--we know. 

If this is anything like JaybirdinJapan, then this will be the last post.  But, you never know--I like blogging and might extend this blog or think of some other adventure to write about.  If you liked JaybirdinItaly, you can always click the link above and relive our Japan adventure!

So, thanks, reader, for coming along with us.  And thanks, Italy and the Suedtirol, for the good times, good friends, and lovely spring.  Arrivederci and auf wiedersehen!