I had the the most relaxing weekend this weekend...headed off to Parma on Friday night, for a concert of Lawrence D 'Butch' Morris. http://www.conduction.us/main.html. We then drove SW to Salsomaggiore which is known for it's Terme, weekend of pampering was indeed the only thing required. Saturday morning breakfast in fluffy robe followed by wonderful 1hour Ayurvedic massage, quick dip in the pool...exercises optional (thanks Ku) 1 Eastern Vapours Hammam, which consisted of being rubbed, scrubbed and steamed and finally Ayurvedic facial peel, I'm suffering for this now.
Sunday was spent driving through the food valley in Emilia Romagna, buying fresh produce...Parmesan from the local farmer, Red wine from a castle on a hill, and Fresh Milk from a fake cow.
Lunch was at another castle on a hill Castello di Fellino, as always we ate to much but the Melanzane alla Parmigiana was worth the food coma.