I love to plan trips, almost more than I enjoy the traveling but not quite.  The trips are always great but they only last so long.  Planning can last for months.

I am currently planning for my first solo travel.  I am off to Florence, Italy (my all-time favorite city) to study Italian.  For my first real solo trip this might be a bit ambitious but what the hell might as well go big.

My ultimate vacation will be a full year in Italy the year after a retire (hopefully 2022).  In order for that to be the vacation of my dreams I want to be able to speak Italian and I have started learning.  For some 7 years to learn Italian might seem like a lot but am afraid I will need every minute it.  I have been taking classes at a local language school and I am ready to test my limited skills.

A vacation with my mom fell through and I decided it was the perfect opportunity to go off by myself and take a language class in Italy. After much encouragement I picked a language school in Florence and started making my plans.

There were several schools to choose from and they ranged from bargain to extravagant.  My choice was easy as soon as I saw the “Cooking with Mama” class I was sold.  I will have language classes in the morning and then will cook with “mama” in the evenings.  I will be staying with mama at a bargain price.  It won’t be luxurious accommodations but will be a great way to practice my new skills.

I can hardly wait.