Mangano Family

A look back – May 2019

The Anniversary to Remember

Seven years ago in May was the first time I met Kelsey Mangano. I had just moved to Italy full time and she was helping teach a study abroad program in Florence Italy. As they say the rest is history. For many years Kelsey has managed to come visit here in Italy whether it is a speaking engagement, teaching or just for fun. Kelsey often talked about wanting to share “her” Italy with her family, after all their last name is Mangano! It just so happened that Kelsey and her sister Reaghan wanted to plan a trip for their parents 35th wedding anniversary! Here is a look back on my time with my great friend Kelsey and her wonderful family!

Florence Italy was the first stop!

The Accademia and the statue of David with my friend and professional tour guide Elvio!

Smiles with brains full of information from Elvio!

Carrara Italy Marble Quarries www.cavedimarmotours.com

High above the city of Carrara in the famous marble quarry tour!

Alyssa saving lives in Pisa! No tower falling on her watch!

Something I was very excited about we had our own professional magic man Kelsey’s Boyfriend Joel. He put up with me asking him to do magic tricks (amazing) and he gathered crowds. You must look him up if in the Boston area www.fourhandedillusions.com

Marradi Italy, Palazzo Torriani and Professional Photo Shoot

Before leaving Florence we made a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo!

And so it begins a morning of family photos for the Anniversary! @ellenbrandwijkphotography

Look at these happy faces an afternoon cooking class @palazzotorriani

Terre di Brisighella

Family Farm of Monte Spada

Matteo helping us understand the process of making essential Lavender oil.

The gang after our lunch prepared by AnnaMaria the mother of Matteo

Winery of Zerbina (Fattoria Zerbina)

Emilia-Romagna

Learning about the unique growing of vines for the award winning wine of this region. @fattoriazerbina

Grape vines as far as the eyes can see! @fattoriazerbina

Waiting on the wine to age in these barrels! @fattoriazerbina

Bottoms up ladies! Wine tasting at Fattoria Zerbina! @fattoriazerbina

35th Wedding Anniversary at

Palazzo Torriani

Finishing the evening with a tour of the Palazzo as well as the Italian cooking certificates earned during the cooking class with AnnaMaria and Mariaemilia @palazzotorriani

Rome

Mother and Daughter photo op “guess where”?

Walking back to the hotel our first night in Rome.

Pompeii and Cantina Del Vesuvio

Thanks for hanging out with me in Pompeii Dad!

Cantina Del Vesuvio winery look at the famous mountain! @cantinadelvesuvio

Barrels and Barrels of wine known as the tears of christ! @cantinadelvesuvio

After the tour we had a wine tasting and meal. Also Maurizio Russo the owner came over to say hello and welcomed us! @cantinadelvesuvio

After our train ride back to Rome we had our private drive take us and our wine from Cantina del Vesuvio back for our last night in Rome!

Arrivederci Roma

Up early 4am I take a photo of the group loading up in their private cars to head to the airport!

It was a long time in planning but Kelsey and Reaghan made so many memories with their mom and dad on this fantastic 35th Anniversary trip. Knowing Kelsey for the past years there is no doubt I understand why she is such a great gal, because her family is too!

Arrivederc!!