It's been a couple of weeks since I blogged.  Well not much has been going on in terms of planning.  I have been busy and went to Ohio for the weekend.  I have been reading a little in my travel books.  I found a butcher named Dario Cecchini so I research him a little.  Turns out he is in Panzano which is in the Chianti area.  He has a restaurant and from what I have seen I believe it will be fun to eat there.  So I was checking out the website and found that his sister has a B & B.  I contacted her and arranged a two night stay at her B & B and she was gracious enough to make reservations for me at Dario's restaurant.  I am so excited!   I am finally jotting down an itinerary of places I plan to go and stay so I don't overbook and double book myself.  I arranged a car rental for the day after my study ends for a few days.  It is recommended that I obtain an international driver's permit which I can get at AAA.  But my driver's license expires on my birthday in three weeks so I will have to renew it first.  I pulled out my Italian at a Glance book today and have been looking up some words.  I hope to be able to pick up a fair amount while I am there.  Well I cant think of anything else so Ciao for now.