I can tell. The wonderful smell of freshly baked croissants wafting from the kitchen. Our villa, nestled in the countryside amongst the olive trees. But…what is this device you see pictured in this photo? Is it a place to soak your dirty sox? Clean your paintbrushes? Wash your feet? This, my friends, is the infamous bidet. There has been much discussion amongst our group on exactly how to use it.
It is actually used to, uh-hem, clean one’s hinny. Therefore, common sense dictates you sit with your back to the wall, not the other way around (in case you were wondering and I know you were). Once seated, your next step is to turn on the water. First, I might suggest you adjust the temperature of the water. I know this from personal experience. It is not a good thing to simply sit and turn on the water willy nilly.
A girl can freeze or even worse, scald her precious places. See the handle just above the spout? That is where the temperature is adjusted, just like a kitchen faucet.
So, once the objective is accomplished you simply turn off the water and dismount. Congrats! You are now saved from the embarrassment of having to ask an Italian, “What is that thing in the bathroom?”
DAY ONE we spent in the studio, preparing our journals in the studio.
Then, in the evening, we attended an Italian Opera Idol type competition in PIENZA.
And here is a short video from my Facebook page of our favorite. Wow. He actually brought tears to our eyes. And yes, he was the winner of the competition.
https://www.facebook.com/Kathie-GeorgeWatermedia-Workshops-150715038343824/timeline/
Signing off from our villa in Italy. Hope to post again soon…
Kathie
You lucky girl! I just left Italy 3 days before you arrived with Barbara!! I’m already experiencing my “Giuseppe withdrawal” symptoms!!
I so wish I was there! More important, I am so glad you are there , Jeanne
Wish I was there! Have a magnifico time! Buona sera!
Kathie
Glad you are all safely there. Wish I was with you. Did Mike go too? The opera competition in Pienza looks wonderful and the photo eith you at winery was do cute. Loved the happy smile Enjoy and have a gelato for me
Thanks for the lesson. I always wondered about them. Have a wonderful and safe trip.
Went to Rome and Capri in 1978 – did not see one of these anywhere. Glad you are having fun. Love and hugs!
What fun! One of the fellows on a business trip to Spain we were on thought the “little towels” provided were to wash your face. The whole group went “EWWW” in unison because we had just learned about that apparatus moments before.
Happy painting – can’t wait to see what else you are up to.
Happy travels, so glad you could make this trip, have fun and keep safe.
Ciao!!!…. Enjoy..say hello to Nancy and Connie for me!! I can see Nancy’s hair in your pic…..I ❤️ ITALY!!!
I went to beautiful Italy and Sicily a year ago. The people, the countryside, the cultural, the wine, were so wonderful! I wish I was there with you all. I can’t wait to join you in France next year. Safe travels. Rose
I first discovered a bidet at a friend’s house. Unfortunately, I did not have your instructions at the time. Having had 2 glasses of wine I “stood” in front of this thing and proceeded to drench myself. That has been probably 10 years ago and I still have to deal with my friend Lee telling everyone about it. It is now a flower pot in her backyard.
So glad y’all are enjoying Italy. I am so jealous.
Oh Kathie your description was perfect. It brought back memories…….in the early 80’s, when in Luxembourg I had to explain that funny potty to my 7 year old. My face still turns red when I think of all her questions. Haha the things kids ask????. Wish I was there!
My Mom and Dad’s house has bidets in both baths. They loved them!!!