Edible souvenirs | Her Green Life

In our quest to not accumulate too much "stuff," we usually forgo souvenirs when we travel.  If we do buy something, it is often edible.  Here's our booty from Italy:

Truffle-infused pici — a thick noodleto be prepared in a traditional way, simply topped with olive oil, grated cheese, and black pepper) Very high quality dried porcinis — super flavorful and much fresher than any dried porcinis you can buy in the States Sciacchetra — a special dessert wine, product of the Cinque Terre region.  We plan to use a bottle to toast baby's arrival this summer Our two non-edible souvenirs are still food -related: a big ladle and a baby spoon, both made locally in Siena from olive wood.

Sure, edible souvenirs don't last forever, but that's kind-of the point.  For lasting memories, we have plenty of pictures!

I also have a few trip "souvenirs" that I would like to disappear.  First, there's the cold that started halfway through the return flight from Rome.  A week later, with lots of hot honeyed tea, water, and regular neti pot usage, I think it's on it's way out.

Unfortunately, the knee pain that started in Siena or Rome shows few signs of subsiding.  Regular walking is not too problematic, but going downstairs (or down steep hills), is a different story.  Today I discovered that I can walk downstairs at a slightly faster rate if I go down backwards.

To make matters worse, biking is also painful.  I biked to my dentist appointment last Friday and haven't been back on since   I'm really itching to get back on the bike, but I also want my knee to heal, so I'm trying to be good.  Will I get desperate enough to go see a doctor?  TBD. Share this: