Pronti, partenza, via!

That means, "ready, set, go!" in Italian. Or at least according to Google Translate it does. What did people do before Google? Or iPhones? I kind of feel like we're going to be cheating using all of this technology to communicate. We have been using Rosetta Stone (thanks to Steve's lovely mom Carol) but I feel like I only know how to say things like apple, woman and rice. All really important words but I feel I may be relying on technology to communicate the important stuff like "is this on sale?" "one more scoop of gelato" and "more pasta please!"

So for those of you who we haven't seen or spoken to in the past six months, Steve and I are getting ready for our Italian honeymoon adventure - our first big adventure as Mr. and Mrs. Giannini.

It's been six months since our fabulous wedding in Cabo San Lucas (trip down memory lane with a few wedding photos...)

I honestly cannot believe how fast these six months have flown by! I guess we should get used to it. :)

So we started this blog to keep friends and family updated on our adventures in Italy. We don't have a set itinerary yet but we're hoping to cover some of our favorite regions (and some new places to visit for me - Steve's pretty much an Italian citizen at this point).

We're flying into Milan and then headed to Rapallo, on the Italian Riviera (oooh, fancy). Also on the to-do list: the town of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre region. Rome (my request) and a visit with Steve's relatives outside of Rome. The Amalfi Coast (my mom's favorite). Lake Como and the lake district. Of course, Tuscany (looking forward to the wineries and a cooking class at our hotel - should at least make for some entertaining photos and blog fodder!) And wherever else the (hopefully warm) Italian breeze takes us...

Until then, it's back to packing, cleaning up the apartment and getting organized. But we promise to take lots of photos, video and update you all via this shiny new blog throughout the next month.

Ciao amici!

The Julinninis