IS THERE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL IN TUSCANY?

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much for joining us for today's vlog with fabulous UPDATES from Tuscany and some pre-Christmas fun in Sydney! If you're visiting Tuscany in the coming months and would love to visit the DUOMO in Florence without standing in queue, then VIATOUR has 35% off their "SKIP THE QUEUE TICKETS" during their BLACK FRIDAY sales! Just click on the link below ... ***SKIP THE QUEUE FLORENCE DUOMO TICKETS - BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL at 35% OFF - VIATOUR - viator.tp.st/Xq3rSWgo Have a wonderful weekend and love to you all 🥰🤗😘

[@vickipurton933]

I'm so sorry youve been unwell Marisa.Ive had M.E for about 23 years,and have gradually got worse.I am now almost housebound.I do hope you feel better soon.Love to you both.❤.xx

[@talesfromtuscany]

Hello Vicki! Thank you so much for caring but I’m very concerned to hear that you have gotten worse with yours. I got ME in my early 20s and have treated it for decades but mine is definitely under control and I only have an occasional flare up. I’ve been seeing naturopaths most of my life for it but control it via diet, supplements and lifestyle. I truly hope you find some way of improving as there are great solutions out there! Take great care lovely and we send you love right back! 🥰💖🤗💐🙏🏼

[@vickipurton933]

​@@talesfromtuscany Thank you both for your kind words.Im so glad that you have improved over the years Marisa..Its a very complex illness isnt it..Ive had lots of stress over the last couple of years,which doesnt help.But,there are people worse off than me.I just have to make the best of the 'better' days..You are very sweet,thank you lovely..❤️.xx

[@talesfromtuscany]

@ oh dear! Yes stress is the worst trigger … that’s why I had a reoccurrence recently. I’ve been very stressed too so that triggers it. I’m so sorry and I totally understand how hard it is as I’ve been in your shoes. It’s so complex and each person’s experience is so unique. I was extremely ill during my 30s and moved to rural France for my health. It helped a lot to get out of the city and that’s another reason why I chose to live in clean, country areas like in Tuscany. It suits my health & wellness needs so much better. I must talk about that one day actually … thank you for opening the discussion my lovely! Sending big hugs 🤗🥰🙏🏼💖

[@TheZsuZsa123]

Thanks for the updates on your remodel in Chianni. Glad you have self care as a default setting for your health. Take care.

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@TheZsuZsa123 oh thank you so much! That’s so kind of you and you’re very welcome. We are so glad that you’re enjoying our videos 🥰💖🤗💐

[@rosepennacchia5306]

Marisa and David your beautiful home is coming along beautifully. ❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much Rose! That's so kind of you and we are so excited to see it completed xoxox

[@thomasfarley6052]

There was a nice crowd today, i am happy i was able to make it. The house is really moving along at record speed and looks so nice! I hope you feel better soon both David and you are in my prayers.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh thank you so much Thomas! You’re so kind and we love seeing you in our little chat each week! It was a lovely group today and although very brief, we all had a lovely chat! The house is now zooming along thank goodness and once the big works are complete, we will go crazy wanting to get back and decorate!!! 😍♥️🥰🤗🙏🏼

[@LindaThorpe-v2h]

Hi Marisa, I, too, have had to deal with CFS/ME since my 20's and I am now in my 60's. I think you will agree that one has to learn " to pace oneself ". However, this is pretty difficult to achieve at times ha! best wishes x

[@talesfromtuscany]

Gosh we have had a similar experience Linda. I was 21 when I was first struck and I'm 63 now. You do learn to manage it and yes...I'm an over-doer as well, so tend to get very exhausted but I've learnt when to stop and how to self-care. Thank you so much for your lovely message 🥰🤗😘💖

[@lilianaadamcewicz8320]

Love your positivity Marisa and David. You did a great job on the Christmas decorations and the tree is stunning.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Liliana and thank you so much for your lovely words of encouragement! We hope you are well! 🥰🤗😘💖

[@marshablack3341]

The tiling and flooring is gorgeous!!

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh thank you so much lovely! We are very happy with my choice. I think it was the right one! 🥰🤗😘

[@miasicilia]

Hi Marisa and David, sorry to hear you have been a bit unwell, nothing like some healthy food to help you get over it. Thanks for your Sydney vlogs, I bet it hasn't been easy being away from Tuscany but the house is coming along beautifully😍. Thanks for this lovely video and loved the Christmas deco's, ciao ragazzi alla prossima 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@miasicilia ciao Mia and Massi! It’s so lovely to hear from you and thank you for your lovely wishes. It’s been a particularly stressful moment and got worse this week (you’ll see next vlog) but we’re working our way through and getting there! So glad you’re enjoying our little Sydney catch ups and we really appreciate your support! A presto 😘💖🤗💐🥰

[@angelaurlwin1523]

Your Christmas tree looks great with the pink theme 😍 The cantina tiles are looking good also 👍🏻 Wishing you all a nice weekend 🌺

[@talesfromtuscany]

Hello Angela! Thank you for your lovely comments about our tree and our tiles. We are so happy with it all. Thank you so much for joining us today and see you next week! Best wishes 🥰💖😍🤗✨💐

[@jonimarchese7655]

Ciao Marisa and David, I am so sorry you are a little under the weather, I do love your pudding recipe, all the ingredients are yummy. I will make that for me. Again, I am so sorry David that your Italian residency is on hold for a few years, but if anyone can weather this storm, it's you two. I totally understand the family reasons, my Italian move is also in a holding pattern as my mom is 91, I want every day possible with her, but that doesn't mean I can't house hunt now. I love the Christmas decorations, even if it is Spring in Sydney. The Cantina/apartment is getting there, I love the floor tiles, the shower is a nice size, and its tiles are perfect as well. Grazie Mille, tanto amore da N.Y.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Joni! Thank you so much for your caring thoughts! Much appreciated! Yes, we are slowly trying to sort out temporary measures for next year's stay, so that David can be there longer with me. We will find a solution. We understand your situation and empathise, however, as you said, you can definitely still house-hunt and purchase, looking to the future. Just as we have 🥰 We are so glad you're liking the cantina as it comes along...we are thrilled and can't wait to put it to good use! Sending love Joni 🥰🤗😘💖

[@ValerieBarris-wr5mv]

Such a beautiful Christmas tree 🎄 & kitchen decorations. Such a beautiful video.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww thank you so much Valerie! That’s so sweet of you … best wishes from us both! 😍💐💖🤗🥰

[@lynsmith1881]

l’m loving the colour scheme you have chosen, such lovely earthy colours. You’ll have such fun collecting furniture for the rooms. By the second pRt of your video you looked much brighter. 🤗. It was because of David or all the vitamins in your chia pudding! l was fine with the ingredients until you put in the parmesan cheese. 😏💐🌳

[@talesfromtuscany]

Hello Lyn and thank you so much for watching! So glad you love the colour scheme and yes, we can’t wait to get to the decorating stage! I’m feeling much better thank you and a few changes in diet can really help! You can definitely leave out the Parmesan from the risotto and it still be delicious! 😋 give it a go! See you next time 🥰💖🙏🏼🤗

[@GoogleAccount-hz2co]

Fabulous Christmas decorations I enjoyed watching the Christmas display. The renovations are coming along very nicely.. As always, I enjoyed watching your videos until the next one

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and we are so glad you enjoyed today’s video! That’s so kind that you follow us each week and we hope to see you next time! Best wishes 🥰♥️😘🤗

[@casamiasalentina5818]

Ciao Ciao great attitude guys 2 years will be over before you know it. I didn't know that ruling either and as you said the laws change frequently. By the way the apartment is looking wonderful I love the floor tiles. 😍🥰

[@talesfromtuscany]

Grazie mille for your lovely words and support, it means so much to us! Yes it's hard to keep up with all the rules & regs but we will get there! So glad you love the floors...we are thrilled! Big baci to you both xoxoxo

[@SandiTwohill]

So much wonderful content in this latest vlog, thank you so much. 🙏 The healthful snack ingredients, so handy to know. Funnily enough all those items I buy regularly in the same brands, I just haven’t put them together in your very special way. Love this idea so much. Marisa the Xmas 🎄 Tree looks splendid! I love how everyone was represented, I thought of you as the gorgeous blush pink birdie near the top, love David as the San Franciscan Monk! So terrific to see the progress on the tiles coming together. Such a lot of lovely work to see upon your return to Chianni. 🎉🧡 Xx Ciao Sandi

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Sandi! It's so lovely to see you here and thank you for all your darling words and compliments! We are truly making the most of our family time here and loving it all. Precious times as you well know! We are super excited about the progress at home in Chianni and are super excited about what lies ahead. Sending lots of love your way xoxoxo

[@SandiTwohill]

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[@alisondoughty2194]

So nice to see you looking better than you were at start of the vlog. Super work at Kiani.🏖️🏝️🎆🌲

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Alison and thank you so much for caring. I'm feeling much brighter again now. Chianni is coming along just great despite a few hiccups but we will get there! See you next time 🥰🤗😘💖

[@janetlombardi2314]

Hi Marisa and David. Another great video. The Christmas decorations looked wonderful. I hope you feel better soon, Marisa. Sending much love and hugs. Take care 😊❤❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@janetlombardi2314 ciao Janet! How are you? Thank you so much for your lovely wishes and kind words. We are both doing well and enjoying the lead up to Christmas. Hope you are too! Big hugs Janet and lots of love 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼😘

[@janetlombardi2314]

@talesfromtuscany Thanks Marisa. All good, thank you. I hope your mum is well. 💕

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@janetlombardi2314 Thank you Janet! She's not too bad at all. We are taking good care of her 🥰🤗😘

[@richardpeychers4076]

Hi Marisa and David build is looking amazing, nice to see you both upbeat.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Hi Richard! Thank you so much for your lovely comments and wishes! We truly appreciate them … see you next time 🥰♥️🙏🏼🤗

[@davids9800]

Every journey has twists and turns 👍😃🥰

[@talesfromtuscany]

BOY do they ever???? This one isn't a roller coaster, it's the entire fair ground! LOL 🤩🤭🤣🤣🤣

[@philtoni794]

Nice to see the Christmas tree and decorations, very pretty. Loved the texture of your risotto too 😋. So sorry to hear the news from the Italian Embassy but nothing you can do apart from deal with it. The renovations are really coming on and seeing the flooring down has transformed the space. Congratulations from us both. Marisa, hope you're fully recovered. ♥️🇮🇹♥️🇮🇹🎸🎸

[@marshablack3341]

Your decorations are so pretty! I can't imagine having Christmas in that heat! Ha ha! I'm really sorry about the rule about your marriage. That's so frustrating! Not fair!

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh thank you so much sweetheart! I love decorating the tree for mum. It's true that in the heat it seems weird but we are used to it and that's why I love having a tree with snow! Yes...the rules are a bummer but we will find a way. We are solution finders! 🥰🤗😘💖

[@cmp7777CeliaP]

Love love your Christmas tree & the rest of your decorating with the lights. So good you know how to take good care of yourself & glad to see you feeling better in 2nd part of the vlog. Ah yes the schengen shuffle. Maybe David could do the 3mths in uk after 3mths in Chianni & then another in Chianni? But that may not work for other reasons. The cantinas really look like rooms now with the floor tiles down. It looks like it will be a cosy & inviting space. Big thanks to Eliza for filming. Thanjs again for an interesting vlog. Oh by the way I didnt see your name on a Christmas decoration on the tree🎄😅🎶😊🎶🔔🎄🎶🧡🧡🧡❣️

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao bella! Always so lovely to hear from you and I’m so glad you’re enjoying our decorations and cooking! I’m feeling far better this week and have picked up from last weekend. I was badly run down but that happens to us all! David and I are discussing options next year and a lot depends on mum and her health. We shall see what works out. In the meantime the cantina is coming along well isn’t it? We just can’t wait to decorate… I’m so impatient 😃😍 sending big hugs your way darling! Alla prossima 🥰💖🤗😘💐

[@rainaeales6692]

Those tiles are gorgeous, you have really good taste. This is going to be classy.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh thank you so much for your lovely comments. I’m so glad you like my taste and our choices! We are really happy and hope it all comes together 🥰♥️🤗🙏🏼

[@sarahchrisp3829]

Always look forward to your vlogs Marissa & Davide, even while I'm living once again in Umbria. You are like a favourite Aunt! Also enjoy the varied content, cooking, interiors, sightseeing... I'm looking very casually at properties and more importantly, where I think I would like to live in Umbria /Toscana, in village town or countryside, but may need your help in primavera when you are back in bella Italia. I just want the place to find me! Grazie mille, alla prossima, Sara e Luce D'Assisi (gatto) ❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Oh Sarah! That’s so cute that you think of me as an aunt! Love it 🥰 Thank you for your lovely comments about our content and we are so happy that you’re enjoying it. I hope you’re loving your time in Umbria, it’s such a gorgeous part of Italy and I can understand you wanting to own a home there. You’re always welcome to chat with me when/if you’re ready. Sending our best wishes 🥰💖🤗💐😘

[@annebarillaro4436]

That was great Marisa a little bit of everything,just loved the beetroot risotto it was very delicious,the Christmas tree looks absolutely beautiful and all is going well at Vivasogni,don’t worry everything will gradually work out take care you and David are doing a great job.❤️🙏👍

[@talesfromtuscany]

Awww thank you so much mum! It’s been a bit stressful as you know but we will get there! Not always easy doing things long distance but we soldier on. Thank you for your support and love 🥰💖💐🤗✨

[@brendam5356]

Buongiorno hello my darlings so fabulous to see you both another inspiring visit the chia seed puddings on my list I absolutely love the beetroot risotto another recipe to try😍👌The tree looks so romantic I’m putting mine up this weekend lots of Xmas love there I love seeing where you are there the hot weather is upon us downunder and the apartment in Chianni just superb it’s going to look just wonderful with your expertise and exquisite taste che bello grazie my loves have a fabulous weekend and Alla prossima stay well my lovely Marisa💖💖😘😘🙏🌟

[@talesfromtuscany]

Buonasera my lovely! It’s always so great to hear from you and we hope you’re doing well and getting better each day! Please try the chia seed puddings and risotto… they are both delizioso 😋 I hope you have fun putting up your tree this weekend! It’s a big job but so satisfying and enjoyable. We love watch it twinkle ✨ and it makes me happy! The cantina has caused us a little stress which I’ll share next vlog but it is coming along well and we are so happy with the finishes. I can’t wait to decorate! Have a wonderful weekend carissima…alla prossima 😍💖💐🥰✨😘

[@KaterinaKar-q6x]

It is so nice to watch your vlogs Marisa. I hope you are feeling better. Your Christmas tree is beautifully decorated, the renovations of the Cantina are getting along well and the choice of the tiles was perfect. About David’s residence permit in Italy and his citizenship I would like to tell you that couple of Americans who live in London and wanted to spend a lot of time on Greece finally got the Visa D! And now they enjoy their stay in my country. Have you heard about it ? Might be a temporary solution for David in the meantime until he gets the Italian, citizenship. Have a nice time and do take care of yourself. Look forward to your next video! Thanks.❤❤❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Ciao Katerina and thank you so much for all your lovely comments and compliments. We haven't heard of that Visa but in all honesty, this is just the start of our journey for any type of immigration, so It's a learning process for us. We will definitely look into that to see what it is. There are solutions, we are already aware of, once we are ready to stay there permanently but for now, we must share our time between the 2 countries. Take care too Katerina and see you next time...big hugs 🥰🤗😘💖

[@KaterinaKar-q6x]

Dear Marisa about D Visa this is what I have been informed about Italy as well. “ An Italy long- stay visa is known as a D Visa. This is the type of a Visa you have to apply if you want to stay in Italy longer than 90 days. This Visa might help David until he gets the Italian citizenship I hope this information will be some kind of help for you.

[@talesfromtuscany]

@ thank you so much! We are definitely looking into that ♥️♥️♥️

[@relocatetoEUROPE]

That massive highway running past your house can't be that healthy. Good luck with Italian beaurocracy you're going to need it. I did warn you a few months ago about your living arrangements. Residence in Italy is different to citizenship as I have already mentioned before.

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@relocatetoEUROPE we don’t actually live on a highway but it’s a normal busy suburban street here in Sydney. I’ve never lived here before but we are caring for my elderly mother here so we are here whilst in Sydney. We’re not too bothered as we will become residents once we can move to Italy permanently and as I’m Italian, we have been given instructions by the consulate on how to go about it. One step at a time. I’ve lived in Europe for many years and understand what the bureaucracy is like so I’m prepared and we are not going to stress about it. Things always work out in the end. 🥰🙏🏼

[@humairakhan2958]

you know you have to wait 2 years to apply and then after 4 years they will give you nationality they say enter 4 years you can get nationality, but prepare your mind that may be the end or fourth year you can.I took my nationality in 3 years and 7 months. Good luck with your future.

[@talesfromtuscany]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. That's absolutely fine, as we are willing to wait and can live there in the meantime, if we wish, as I am Italian so when we are ready we will apply for the Permesso di soggiorno for my husband. In every country where you apply for citizenship or residency, you have to wait, so we aren't impatient. Thanks so much for watching! Best wishes 🥰🤗😘💖

[@patriziapiva3201]

Ciao Marisa e David, sono dispiaciuta per tutte le difficoltà e le estenuanti lentezze che vi crea il governo italiano 🙄, lo so: ogni genere di burocrazia è terribile anche per chi ci vive da sempre. Pensavo che a Chianni gli operai avessero trovato reperti etruschi 👀(non mi stupirei). Comunque, qui la luce in fondo al tunnel c'è, da Pisa la vedo. Un abbraccio forte ❤

[@talesfromtuscany]

Sei gentilissima Patrizia..grazie di tutto cuore per la tua simpatie e gentilezza! Troveremo una soluzione per sicuro...piano piano ☺ Nel fra tempo, ci concentriamo sulla la bellissima cantina e nostri progetti, che ci rendono felice. 😍🤩Come hai detto tu, c'e sempre la luca in fondo al tunnel e sei bravissima perche la vedi anche tu! Questo mi piace tanto!!! Un abbraccio forte cara 🥰🤗💖

[@kst7347]

What is the story of your relationship / love story ? You mentioned that you e been together 3 years but not married ? You seem like you have such a good rapport, just curious 🙂

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@kst7347 oh you must watch our last big Q&A as we tell the entire story but we basically met online a week before the pandemic lockdown in Australia and moved in together straight after lockdown lifted. We married last year in Tuscany and we are totally smitten with each other! 😍💖🥰