Viterbo, Italy

It has been a loooong time since I wrote in this thing! So, I figured that I should get back into it since the season has started and to keep those who are interested updated on what's going on! We got our first win yesterday and it was a great feeling! ...especially to break the ice, I guess you can say. Now we are 1-1 and ready to keep giong :) Other things.. I really like it here so far. Not only the basketball, but the girls on the team are seriously a great group and the club tries to be as helpful as possible. Also, the location of Viterbo is perfect. We are right in the middle of Italy, which is so close to beautfiul area of Tuscany and then of course wonderful Rome. Before the season started last weekend, Tobi and I had the chance to drive to Florence for a short 2-day trip. On the way home, we got off the highway and explored the small towns, rolling hillsides and vineyards of Tuscany, which made some spectacular views. Also, we stopped in Greve di Chianti for lunch and had a glass of wine. This was extremely pleasing for me, being that Chianti is one of my favorite wines!! :) This past week, we took a day trip to the tiny town of Bomarzo, where there is the most amazing park of large stone artwork in the earth and hillsides. Also, we stopped in Bagnia, which has old palace that was used as a retreat for the popes, with beautiful fountains and gardens. The best thing about living in Italy is getting the insider tips from the locals and chance to explore the small towns, where there are NO TOURISTS! ;) The weather has been very warm, however, there is a feeling of autumn in the air and the leaves have changed color. Hopefully, I can get 1 or 2 more day trips in before the winter comes! I really want to visit the small town of Orvieto in Umbria and look arond lake Bolseno, which is slightly north. We have more games this week, and then I will check back in next week! :)