Welcome. When I tell people that I have bought a house in the countryside of Italy and what my plans are, their response is quite often 'you're living the dream'! My dream? Yes. However, 'la dolce vita', is not 24/7 gelato and spritz. There's a reality that can be physcially, mentally and emotionally exhausting. You work hard for those sweet moments where you can look back and appreciate what you've achieved. It is in these moments that you are re-energised to 'live the dream