The hubby and I lived in Italy for 2.5 years. Our oldest daughter was born there as well.
We have many fond memories and are dying to return to Europe (to live) in the future.
It is true that the food is superior. It's fresh; straight from the garden. We were in Naples and Mount Vesuvius provides the most fertile soil to the area. The vegetables are enormous and flavorful.
For example, here are the two lemon trees in our garden.
