Trade my sister for wine?

And you know I think she actually would!!!  Not exactly the Under the Tuscan Sun" moment, but hey in a pinch...

So happy to learn we got a car and I am not at all complaining because Laura has been a fantastic Julie McCoy (Activity Director from "The Love Boat" for you youngins' who may be reading this.

I have to admit I am a bundle of nerves!  I simply can't believe that we will be in Italy on Saturday.  Though the adventure really starts Friday when sis and I meet up at JFK.  As we've both said we could get together literally anywhere and it would be just fine.  But as we've also said Italy is a pretty cool place for us to be together in!

My dogs know I'm getting ready to leave, they are sooooo clingy, but they have a great sitter while I'm away.

For the record I would not trade my sister for anything well maybe wine, b ut I am at a great disadvantage as she is the only of us that speaks Italian.  My bad, I'm screwed!