Mona’s birthday weekend, which coincides with Easter, began with a wonderful picnic trip to Ninfa Gardens.  We had delicious chicken sammies, pasta, desserts, cheeses, salamis, and all the other makings of a grand picnic feast.  The other Italian visitors were very impressed if not a bit appalled at our preparedness (and giant lexan use).

The garden itself is incredibly beautiful and is home to ancient ruins that are overgrown with beautiful flowering vines and trees.  To visit the orange grove we had to purchase an extra ticket for 2 euro.  It is definitely worth it.  My favorite room in the world is in the back of the grove.  It’s hard to describe, you’ll just have to go and see it for yourself.

On the way back we stopped in Monti for some drinks on a very nice terrazzo.  Perfect way to end the day!