Chiavenna, Italy – One of the most extraordinary relationships we have ever had with an Italian local is the one that we share with our pup Poldo.  His is an amazing story.  He came to us young but already with a few lifetimes of experience behind him.  He knew about losing his family, abandonment, life […]

Capri/Chiavenna, Italy – Some of you may have braved the crowds at the entrance to the Blue Grotto on the lovely Isle of Capri and taken in its eerie blue glow.  Perhaps it is not a secret magical cavern but it is magical nonetheless.  Surprisingly, our little alpine hamlet of Chiavenna derives a fair amount […]