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Happy birthday, Judy, and I love that you're in Livorno. Do you know why it's called Leghorn in English? (That's not a trick question, I really want to know!)

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Apr 27Liked by judy witts francini

Happy Birthday! May you have many more.

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Happiest of birthdays, Judy! May your year be filled with happiness!

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Apr 23Liked by judy witts francini

A belated Happy 70th, both my husband and I are turning 80 in August and September respectively, where did those years go? We haven’t been to Livorno, and not being far from Pisa it was a pity I didn’t put it in our agenda. Thank you for sharing once again. Ciao Bella…

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Apr 22·edited Apr 22Liked by judy witts francini

Buon Compleanno, Judy! Nothing makes me want to go back to Italy again as much as your posts, Livorno will be on the list as well. Thank you so much!!

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Lovely post (as alwats but particularly cecina) and happy birthday, Judy!

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Apr 22Liked by judy witts francini

Buon compleanno! Thanks for sharing your zingarata with us.

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Apr 22Liked by judy witts francini

Happy Birthday my fellow Taurean! I too appreciate a “zingarata”. All the best in this new decade

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Apr 22Liked by judy witts francini

What a glorious way to celebrate!! Happiness to you❤️

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Apr 22Liked by judy witts francini

When I do my "Heart of Tuscany" lecture aboard Azamara cruises I put the emphasis on staying in Livorno since it has so many attractions (as you so rightly show in your article ) instead of traipsing off to Lucca, Pisa or Florence. Ill be there next week on a 7 day cruise to Barcelona... Happy Birthday !

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Apr 22Liked by judy witts francini

Happy Birthday!! What a wonderful zingarata...and inaugural trip for your next year around the earth!

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Apr 22Liked by judy witts francini

Happy Birthday Judy! My paternal grandparents ( Ginochio) are from Liguria!

Close to La Spezia up in the hills. I've been to the villages where they are from. Such a beautiful area!!! I grew up on Pesto of course ! And i still make it all the time.

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Tanti Auguri! Your day by the sea sounded just perfect.

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Apr 22Liked by judy witts francini

Happy Happy 70th Birthday!

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Apr 21Liked by judy witts francini

Happy Birthday Judy! It's a biggy and I hope you have wonderful memories today!

Faith

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What a beautiful birthday celebration❣️

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