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The Fiat That Wouldn’t Fit

Posted on September 1, 2011 by The Ministry of Pie

I tried to bring this little blue cloud of a lovely home. Really, I did. But no matter how I folded it, the Fiat 600 just would not fit in my suitcase. Not even in the new and crazy expensive … Continue reading →

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36 Hours in Venice

Posted on August 26, 2011 by The Ministry of Pie

Venice was a divine comedy of errors from the start. Murphy’s Law met us at the city gates and was our constant companion. Here’s a rundown: Arrive by water taxi in 100 degrees and high humidity. Upon check-in, discover the … Continue reading →

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San Gimi-gelato

Posted on August 21, 2011 by The Ministry of Pie

We stopped in the “Manhattan of Italy”, the middle age hill town of San Gimignano, for what was talked up to be the best gelato in the whole country. With the line wrapped around the counter and out the door, … Continue reading →

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