It's time for the Lessanas reunion, this year nonnaLu is injured, so the reunion starts as a surprise...
...at the Margherita Beach bar
where nonnaLu is very glad and surprised to see everyone
of course cappuccino is served
hugs are made
the beauty is maintained across generations
and magic is performed
with all 21 of us are there, try it with your mouse
time to visit zia Ste's next beautiful place, in a location called Gavi, in the region of Piemonte just one hour from Pavia
cugino Fede is a fast driver...he is already at home
here is zio bebe', this place looks perfect for our reunion Giuppi, brava!
Agata and Nic are ...full of smiles
zia Cippi is full of 'ciccia' to touch
something is stuck in Nico...Nic is trying to empty him
where did zio Antonio go? With his cell phone off? This is a generation that struggles with cell phone usage...
zia Ste sets up the stage for next activities
papaTeo is in full biodip mode
previous one was la Repubblica, this one is Il Corriere della Sera
where is Giorgetto bringing his Alyssa?
it's a small trip to see 'La Tenuta'...nonnoCla with a fancy taxi service for Paolotto
here we go, it was founded in XIII century
zio bebe' is ready, in top shape
La Tenuta extends over 76 acres (600mX600m)
it has a beautiful garden
in full summer bloom
check out this view, it's so peaceful
perfect romance spot, try zio Antonio with your mouse
a lovely terrace overlooking the property
with the sounds of the local population
Gio, are you trying to be a rooster?
the Giuppis, from 1970s
a love story dating 1993
58 acres of vineyard. How much wine is produced, asks nonnoCla...?A lot of wine nonno, answers Paolotto
the owner proudly explains the history of La Tenuta
mother son connection, very strong
and the winner is....zio Dome!
one of papaTeo's most common phrases in Italy: ma che belle pere!
these will translate into a fine white wine one day
there is even a small chapel
oh my god zia Cippi, that is a snake skin!
where are we going now?
local population is ...
...very diverse
here is the wine facility. NonnoCla asks: how much wine is in one of these tanks? Paolotto answers: a lot of wine nonno
here is our Eolo, il dio del vento
nice visit, we learned a lot about wine production, mammaVale was very inquisitive about chemical usage
the man against the machine
oh oh, someone is tired: perfect time for a nap
Gio made this very smart bet with Alyssa: during the whole Italy trip, we will only see 4 cats...
zio Marco in top shape
nonno Magoo is ready to roll
pool time
zio bebe' is ready
color of the year: black
cheers boys
to the Lessanas!!
now zio bebe' is even more ready, with papaTeo's underwater music
how about Zeno? Zeno ready?
deep thoughts...
kids are starting to like wine...
look who's there! Carola came to see us from Torino, 1.5hours drive, bravissima!
oh oh, Paolotto
Carola with a sweet gift for everyone, thank you!
oh nonno
spiderZeno!
two beautiful teen agers
Nico is growing a bit skeptical of cugino Giorgio magic tricks...
lots of things to celebrate this year: Dome 50, Gio graduation, Paolo graduation, Marcella&Antonio 50, Alyssa newjob
these two good looking gentlemen will be equipped with elegant Armani shirts and jackets
zia Cippi hand games...
...are contagious
romantic full moon walk
here, now it's even more romantic
local newspaper news: two gliders crashed, what are the chances!
massage therapy session
Gio is in paradise
so is cugino Giorgio
OK, now this is getting a bit out of hand...
on the move again, zia Ste is unstoppable
cinquecento taxi...for the price of one
zia Cippi 'camaleonte'
where is this beautiful flower?
oh my God, says zia Cippi
it's a magnificent pond with many bloomed flowers
who's missing guys?
forza zio Antonio!
here we go, now we have everyone...except the photographer!
inspiring
very romantic
the traditional Conta brothers butt grabbing picture
zio Marco photo bombing
for the first time, Zeno is comfortable holding hands with papaTeo
look who's there sunbathing
mum and son, it does not get any better than that
Zeno fiore
why are all the Californian boys always showing off?
that's another showoff
Zeno driving the direction from the top
he just got an upgraded engine
this is where excess of love is not a good thing
cinquecento is coming to the rescue, one more service needed!
Zeno touching nonnoCla's pelata, a very special treat
this is another instance where love should be contained...
silence, Poke time
concentration, it's Grand Prix time
time for saying goodbye to your trusted roommates
...and for a bunch of hugs and few tears, another fantastic Lessana reunion in the books!
