Twenty years of hindsight, Frances Mayes on Tuscany
You read the book. You loved it or you hated it. You saw the film. You dug out the book to try and find the bits where artistic licence was let slip. Nope. But, really, can it have been twenty years since Frances Mayes bought Bramasole, near Cortona and fed the cravings of all those dreaming of living Under The Tuscan Sun?
Yes, it was 1990, and now Mayes has written some top-tips for those looking to do the same … to quote:
If you’re considering purchasing a house in Italy – or anywhere – contemplate these hard-earned bits of advice:
Don’t look at the piece (link) for legal advice or or suggestions on how to get the builders to actually listen to you … it’s more of a philosophical checklist than anything else. Here’s the bullet points:
1. Surrender to Italian Time
2. Immerse Yourself in the New Language and Local Customs
3. Find the House That Makes Your Heart Pound
4. Trust Your Instincts
Oh, she has a new book out too.
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