Ah, welcome back. I am seething with jealousy--but that might have as much to do with the fact that my husband is off in Venice right now, leaving me to languish at home. Granted, he's working his butt off, but...it's Venice! I stayed in the hill country a few years back and it was the best three weeks of my life. I would LOVE to go back. I find myself wondering how Italians can stand to leave and come and live in America. What a fabulous time you must have had! Even without the bike--those hills are a great workout.