What a week it's been. Books were read, new swimsuits were purchased, berries were picked, families were bonded, mosquitos attacked, a wedding was attended, much suntanning occurred, and it all happened far too fast. I'm a lucky girl to have such an idyllic haven in Italy. Saying goodbye is absolutely wretched. In an attempt to tell you about the past week with any semblance of eloquence, I'll let the pictures do most of the talking.

A cloudless sky with a Renaissance arch.

Our car's big day!

Juicy berries from the garden.

A four-generational family portrait.

A candle at sunset, overlooking the fertile valley.

Chewy, larded pizza bianca, strewn with fragrant rosemary and coarse salt.

Urbino takes my breath away every single time I come around the bend in the road.

A seriously gorgeous wedding party.