Thank you all for your lovely comments about our bottega. We enjoyed a lot talking to Jason and Nikki…. And her beautiful aunt. Whenever in Florence stop by to say hello. We will show you our bottega with pleasure
It always amazes me how you have these people open their door for you and give there time to give such great history of there family and business . Watching your videos sunday morning with coffee in hand is definitely becoming a pleasant ritual for me . Really love the time you put into making your videos so entertaining and interesting .
The true sign of a master Craftsman is when they are so good at what they do they make it look easy. Picasso was approached later in his life in a Cafe somewhere in Europe by fan with a pencil and napkin. She requested that do a quick sketch for her. He gladly obligated and 5 mins later hands it back to the woman. Just as she is about to take the sketch Picasso requests €10,000 (I'm sure it was not euros but work with me here on this one). She recoils in shock staying "it's just a 5 min sketch on a napkin why is it so expensive? Picasso responded that it may have only taken him 5 mins to do the piece it took him 50 years and countless other sketches to make that 5 mins happen.
Another difference between ice cream and gelato is gelato uses more milk and less cream AND doesn't use eggs like ice cream! Italy is a perfect balance of history and culture and Florence is a reason why! LOVE TRAMS! I used to live in Jersey City and Jersey City has a light rail system as well called the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. It has three services and a total length of 17 miles (compared to Florence's 10 miles/16.5 km system), connecting most of Hudson County. It runs on the streets on the Downtown JC portion, so it acts as a streetcar for a part of its journey. Gotta love it when there's governments like Japan or Florence that care about having superb transit for their citizens.
Pyongyang also has a tram network. Ours is a 53 km/33 miles system of four lines that first opened in 1989. We originally had a system during the Japanese era, but the original system was destroyed during the war, so we had to build a new one from scratch. The system uses Tatra trams made in the former Czechoslovakia while the Kumsusan line uses a 1940s Zurich tram as it's a shuttle service not connected to the other lines. Pyongyang in general is a walkable transit city with trolleybuses, trams, bike lanes, and the Pyongyang Metro. The Pyongyang Metro features patriotic mosaics as well as chandeliers inspired by the Moscow Metro.
The feature of the jewelry makers was absolutely captivating. I watch a lot of travel shows, and I have to say that jewelry feature was the most intimate, authentic, and detailed look into this Italian family craft I have seen. Perhaps you felt you rushed it out (your next video hinted that you felt that way), but I truly enjoyed it and will watch it over several times. It just captured something for me I cannot fully explain. Thank you. It seems to be true often that the best creative content happens when we feel it was not our best. We might not even know why, but I think on this one you should let the viewers decide how good it was, and for me it was your best ever! Keep up the amazing content.
You know you're in a village proud of its deep history when it has a legit medieval festival! And Florence is so breathtaking. A bottega? Sounds like a similar meaning to bodega! Here in New York, a bodega means a Latino corner store with groceries and sometimes it'll even have a resident cat that's either owned by the bodega owner or semi-feral! In Spain, a bodega means a cellar and the word didn't mean a convenience store until Cuba. Then the word made it to the US when Puerto Ricans adopted this word from their Cuban neighbors to sell comfort food. So seeing bottega meaning a workshop in Italy interests me as I just love seeing the similarities and differences between languages that are in the same groups, in this case Italian and Spanish as Romance languages! Learning languages can be wonderful, as each language is beautiful in their own way. A language is a door, and learning is the key to open said door to another world, another perspective.
In Denmark a bodega is a bar. It is in fact, what we call the bars, where all the guests are washed out alcoholics, that use the bar as their second home.
Well it’s clear where you came by your grace and beauty Nikki! Your aunt is just lovely and it’s obvious they all mean so much to you. So wonderful to have family time in such a memorable place.
Such an awesome video - being a goldsmith myself, I totally related and loved seeing the workshop and the craftsmanship 😍Very beautiful! And BTW your aunt is stunning
We have many beautiful women inside and out globally, unfortunately they have been trampled on by an obnoxious self centred Agenda with full corporate and media support. The return of feminine, genuine women will be a stand out in time as the others fade into oblivion, many of us today hope for! ❤
I visited Italy in college but honestly do not remember much. Thank you for reminding me how beautiful and special Italy is! Such an interesting story of the jewelry and the bridge. I hope your uncle feels better!!
That was one of your most fascinating videos! The Italians created so much of beauty, with both skill passed down for generations, and their eye for perfection of form. For example I love everything they make, I have Italian shoes that are 25 years old but still look brand new! (Of course I have kept the leather waxed and polished from new). And of course any Italian wine is superb. What amazes me is their priceless sculptures in the streets, ie Trevi fountain, and they don't get vandalised. When I left school I learnt custom wooden boatbuilding and cabinetmaking. Everything was hand made, one off, learnt from older masters. Timber was selected for its grain and beauty of colour contrast. One boat was 2.5 years of work. A privilege.
I was absolutely gob. Smacked watching this video. Really well done. Love your aunt quite the beautiful woman. I absolutely adored the history of the town, but more over the bridge, and couldn’t believe that this woman opened up her whole business to you. That was just amazing. I’m still sitting here shaking my head. What a beautiful day and beautifully, edited as well. Thank you so much. I thought I was going to miss the sailing, but with content like this, I’ve been absolutely riveted. You guys stay safe and have fun. Love from California.💜🤗🤟🏻🇺🇸
Your timing to be in San Casciano Italy for their medieval festival was perfect! What a spectacular event to witness today and it's pretty wild to imagine what actual life back in the middle ages felt and looked like...wow... Visiting Florence Italy must have been a spectacular experience! We really want to visit Italy sometime and we are sure we will be saying "oh wow!", "WOW!" and "WOWZA!!" everywhere we look! And your visit to the workshop of exquisite multi-generational craftsman jewelers was such a treat! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Wow! I loved the wonderful outside shots of Florence but the time and attention to detail about Elisa Tozzi Piccini and her family and craft was above and beyond! That emerald cameo - WOW!!
What a lovely visit to the Fratelli Piccini. The Wynns demonstrate such a great curiousity and respect, that they are worthy of all these details and the owners time. The generosity of the family sharing drinks on the balcony, with a magnificent view, is touching. Sharing traditions of festivals, skills of jewellry, etc, in the format of these well made videos is important and reminds of how our rulers and politicians have failed us particularly since the world wars of 20th Century.
We have amazing accomplishments to celebrate. Famine and poverty worldwide are lower now than ever. Medical experts can create vaccines and therapies faster than ever. Many common diseases have been eradicated. I am grateful for this progress, and thank the visionary politicians, industrial technologists, research scientists and the leaders of the past century. Have faith in our institutions and in science as they are our best hope. And admittedly there are always new populists professing anti-democratic policies how only they alone can lead us, divisively turning people against institutions, science and our neighbors, they could reverse progress short term if we dont recognize it. Traveling gives us all a better perpective on others, so thank you Wynns! for reminding us through your adventures abroad. The Wynns also help me have faith in the youth of today. Viva Wynns!
My father was born in Italy. After finishing the 5th grade he went to work as an apprentice at a furniture maker. Their ability to conceptualize and create objects of beauty is something special. Really enjoyed this weeks episode.
I've been watching your channel for as long as you have been airing all the way back when you guys were campers ! I'm now 65 I too have been diagnosed with cancer and I want to thank you taking the time to take care of you family ! I'm ex navy and had a chance to go to Italy "Naples" and florence as well its all so beautiful over there! I'm doing well this all started with a stroke then they found the cancer, been through the cemo and radition now i'm doing something called reno therapy "I think" Its the therapy once a month for a year to kill "if any" cancer left in my body! Anyway! I'm glad that you helped out family members who would have never seen another country!
Nikki, such resemblance between you and your sweet aunt! I hope she is having a life time experience! Sending much love to your aunt and uncle during this difficult time. ❤
Absolutely beautiful video! Scenery, behind the scene view of a traditional craft were all amazing but the best part was seeing the deep love and ease between you and your aunt, Nikki! Thank you!
For a sailing channel, you have ventured into the business of a travel channel with professionalism and quality! I watch travel channels and your presentation is second to none! I miss the boat but not by much!! Your Aunt is beautiful! Anxious to see your next destination! The Wynns travel channel!!
This was so great!! Thank you for sharing this part of your adventures!!! We do follow you guys for sailing, but also LOVE all your travel episodes, tips and tricks!!! You’re really helping us to expand our vision, views and dreams on all that is possible.. and we look forward to visiting some of these places you share with us! Keep being you, and keep sharing your joy and passions! 💗💞✨✨ Love to you both. Xoxo
Thank you for deviating and sharing this video. It’s a shame how UA-cam does the exact opposite of fostering creativity by punishing creators for being creative.
Your amazing personalities seem to get you into places even royalty doesn’t get. What a wonderful video. I walked over that bridge and marvelled at its intricacies, but now I know it even better. Thank you Mrs Wynn.
What a beautiful and wonderful experience this is. Thank you for sharing this with us. I love history and this was such a fantastic way to experience it. I do hope you were able to buy something to remember the experience. What a treasure this family is, and they wanted to share it with you and your family. How awesome!! You are so blessed to have experienced so many wonderful people and experiences around the world. God bless you.
Tuscany is absolutely beautiful. To see the art handed down through the generations is amazing. I love seeing a master craftsman at work. Crafting works of wonder and beauty to be appreciated by everyone. Thank you for sharing this and many other incredible places with us.
I think this is my most favorite video yet. So Sweet to see you with your family as you tell the story of the Piccini family. ❤ your aunt is just darling.
Thank you for redirecting me back to this episode. I loved it. The gracious Italian Artisan family and your very lovely Aunt made for a lovely half hour.
Watching this again based on your post today but this video was amazing. My Mom, my oldest daughter at 8 and myself did a trip to Italy and went to Florence that was my favorite city. Just bellisimo ❤🎉. Thanks for sharing this special jeweler,
I'm one of the ones who was done dirty by the UA-cam wizardry; so thanks for linking it in your most recent videos. To that point as much as I know this is your job taking time for family obviously and clearly clearly takes priority. That's about the most Italian concept out there. I don't care about your method of transportation on land or sea as this video just provided me an experience I'm sure I never would have access to in my lifetime. So thanks!
Loved the video. What a beautiful observation of the workshop that the view, the tools, the techniques are all the same as generations ago but only the hands have changed, what an incredible legacy.
One of my favorite videos so far - we LOVE Florence. Whether you are sailing, or having adventures while awaiting your new catamaran (so close!), you two never fail to disappoint. We can't wait to go back to Italy and I am so looking forward to hearing more about your Italian escapades and the boat show in France! xo 😊🌎⚓
What a wonderful look at such a truly beautiful family business. The cloisonné miniatures on those earrings were exquisite. But holy moly Nikki your aunt is gorgeous! And you look just like her. It was clearly evident how close you are and how important she is to you and Jason. What a wonderful experience to share with her. I was fortunate enough to do a similar thing with my mom a couple years before she passed away from cancer. Something I will always cherish.
This was one of our favorite episodes you have done! Sailors and sailing we love and who we are, but this was awesome. We were at Pont Vecchio mid-2000s and loved Florence! The story of the jeweler was absolutely beautiful with incredible work. Such positive outlook with a view across generations - looking forward to taking the family back there!
I've been thinking about this video all week! I love all of your videos of course, but something about the jewelry makers was so fascinating to me! How amazing to stand in their workshop and look out the window they've looked out for decades...generations! Thank you so much for capturing your conversations and sharing!
Wow! That emerald cameo is superb! That is the mark of superlative talent. Emeralds are like a life saver. They crack that easily, so to carve one that size in such detail is really special to see! And all that architecture and the parade… This is very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing your trip. I’m happy you are getting this time with family!!
Oh my! Such a lovely land. The Renaissance parade was so awesome, and the craftsmanship of the jewelry is exquisite! Also, your aunt is so classy and stunningly beautiful. Now I see where Nikki got her beauty and grace from! I rarely comment, but I have to thank you and Jason for sharing your Italian experience. What an amazing country! 🇮🇹
This was a beautiful trip down memory lane for me on many levels! Your filming was extraordinary and the "tour" was so interesting. (Firenze). And the medieval festival, oh wow! Love all you give to us through your videos. Thank you! ❤❤
Sienna does something similar every year with the Palio di Siena, a horse race in the city center where each horse is sponsored by a neighborhood. It's absolutely insane, the horses careen around the tiny square, and everyone is packed in around the sides watching and cheering.
I hold out hope that I too will travel to Europe, two trips cancelled in previous years. I’m so happy your beautiful Aunt got to experience this vacation, in style, such grace, and what a remarkable family place to have sundowners. Nicki and Jason, the company you find, and keep is very genuine and sincere, matters of the heart 💜 are always present in your videos. Authentic!
Love the food, the ambiance, the people and just everything about Northern Italy...I used to travel there often for business and vacations...You enjoy...Great video by the way... 🙏🙏🙏 👍😎👍
I love how this goldsmith takes the time to show and explain business. North Pole in Old Montreal, Canada were the same for us. Fascinating, Thanks for sharing
My wife and I just did Italy in September and Florence and the surrounding hills were our favorite. What a place. On the other side of the bridge and down one of the side streets, we ran into a party. They invited us into the restaurant and we had free wine and appetizers. I cannot remember the name of the event, but apparently it is a thing there with the locals. I tipped heavily and treasure that memory. We hired a car and went all around that area (and to a winery). Tuscany had me looking for villas to fix up!
Another wonderful Sunday morning with the Wynns, but this one is Easter. I truly enjoy every one of your videos whether it involves a boat or not Keep the good stuff coming guys and have fun with your relatives, all of the days are precious.
Tuscany is absolutely amazing! You never know when you will stumble upon a huge event in a small town that literally everyone is participating in, and Firenze is one of my favorite places in the world, the history, architecture, food and people are fantastic. I love the Ponte Vecchio and thank you for a behind the scenes look into one of those shops! It's been a few years but I see they still have the yellow boxes for the local trains, but they have modernized a bit :)
Great video! So cool. Those views were amazing. That shop owner was so nice to let you video the behind the scenes how the jewelry was made. One of your best videos.
Fascinating!! ❤’d it!! My son and his wife are in Florence today beginning their first trip to Italy. So beautiful. Thank you once again for a wonderful experience.
This reminds me of your visit to a coffee plantation in South America, where you learned all about tasting coffee. You go into depth, and we learn along with you, a rarity in UA-camLand. Thank you.
Thank you all for your lovely comments about our bottega. We enjoyed a lot talking to Jason and Nikki…. And her beautiful aunt. Whenever in Florence stop by to say hello. We will show you our bottega with pleasure
It always amazes me how you have these people open their door for you and give there time to give such great history of there family and business . Watching your videos sunday morning with coffee in hand is definitely becoming a pleasant ritual for me . Really love the time you put into making your videos so entertaining and interesting .
My sister in law and family live in Florence. We saw one of the parades and traveled all over. It’s an unforgettable experience!
Very interesting….How did you score that interview? Fantastic
The true sign of a master Craftsman is when they are so good at what they do they make it look easy. Picasso was approached later in his life in a Cafe somewhere in Europe by fan with a pencil and napkin. She requested that do a quick sketch for her. He gladly obligated and 5 mins later hands it back to the woman. Just as she is about to take the sketch Picasso requests €10,000 (I'm sure it was not euros but work with me here on this one). She recoils in shock staying "it's just a 5 min sketch on a napkin why is it so expensive? Picasso responded that it may have only taken him 5 mins to do the piece it took him 50 years and countless other sketches to make that 5 mins happen.
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Something that so many people don't understand when they say that a work of art is too expensive.
We have visited both Florence and Sienna. Love them both.
As an artist nowhere near his league, I nevertheless concur 100%
$10k was good value. She could get $100k on eBay
Excellent video. Your aunt is beautiful! I am glad you bring everyone along in your adventures. Thank you!
Hello, Aunt Rebeca is beautiful and I can see where Niki gets her good looks from.
This should be on PBS, Travel Channel, etc. Thank you, Wynns!
100%, they are better than most of the stuff of travel channel
Another difference between ice cream and gelato is gelato uses more milk and less cream AND doesn't use eggs like ice cream! Italy is a perfect balance of history and culture and Florence is a reason why! LOVE TRAMS! I used to live in Jersey City and Jersey City has a light rail system as well called the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. It has three services and a total length of 17 miles (compared to Florence's 10 miles/16.5 km system), connecting most of Hudson County. It runs on the streets on the Downtown JC portion, so it acts as a streetcar for a part of its journey. Gotta love it when there's governments like Japan or Florence that care about having superb transit for their citizens.
Pyongyang also has a tram network. Ours is a 53 km/33 miles system of four lines that first opened in 1989. We originally had a system during the Japanese era, but the original system was destroyed during the war, so we had to build a new one from scratch. The system uses Tatra trams made in the former Czechoslovakia while the Kumsusan line uses a 1940s Zurich tram as it's a shuttle service not connected to the other lines. Pyongyang in general is a walkable transit city with trolleybuses, trams, bike lanes, and the Pyongyang Metro. The Pyongyang Metro features patriotic mosaics as well as chandeliers inspired by the Moscow Metro.
Wow! That emerald cameo was stunning. Fun episode.
I wonder who the model was!! :¬) Webhead USA
The feature of the jewelry makers was absolutely captivating. I watch a lot of travel shows, and I have to say that jewelry feature was the most intimate, authentic, and detailed look into this Italian family craft I have seen. Perhaps you felt you rushed it out (your next video hinted that you felt that way), but I truly enjoyed it and will watch it over several times. It just captured something for me I cannot fully explain. Thank you. It seems to be true often that the best creative content happens when we feel it was not our best. We might not even know why, but I think on this one you should let the viewers decide how good it was, and for me it was your best ever! Keep up the amazing content.
Thank you, Elisa, for the tour of your jewelry, Bottega. I enjoyed the family history. Happy Easter, Wynn family, and friends. 🙏
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the grace, elegance and beauty of your Aunt. Wonderful episode!
A Real lady, class act, and very warm hearted.
You know you're in a village proud of its deep history when it has a legit medieval festival! And Florence is so breathtaking. A bottega? Sounds like a similar meaning to bodega! Here in New York, a bodega means a Latino corner store with groceries and sometimes it'll even have a resident cat that's either owned by the bodega owner or semi-feral! In Spain, a bodega means a cellar and the word didn't mean a convenience store until Cuba. Then the word made it to the US when Puerto Ricans adopted this word from their Cuban neighbors to sell comfort food. So seeing bottega meaning a workshop in Italy interests me as I just love seeing the similarities and differences between languages that are in the same groups, in this case Italian and Spanish as Romance languages! Learning languages can be wonderful, as each language is beautiful in their own way. A language is a door, and learning is the key to open said door to another world, another perspective.
In Denmark a bodega is a bar. It is in fact, what we call the bars, where all the guests are washed out alcoholics, that use the bar as their second home.
Boutique is the French word. & it means a small but FANCY shop. LOL.
Well it’s clear where you came by your grace and beauty Nikki! Your aunt is just lovely and it’s obvious they all mean so much to you. So wonderful to have family time in such a memorable place.
Such an awesome video - being a goldsmith myself, I totally related and loved seeing the workshop and the craftsmanship 😍Very beautiful! And BTW your aunt is stunning
Right?? Her Aunt is gorgeous.
I would to see a picture of her in her 20s. As beautiful as she is now, I would probably pass out seeing the picture.
No reason to apologize for the lack of production time. This was an amazing story!! Thank you.
The lady in the jewelry store is a beautiful woman, inside and out. Not many like her in the world.
We have many beautiful women inside and out globally, unfortunately they have been trampled on by an obnoxious self centred Agenda with full corporate and media support. The return of feminine, genuine women will be a stand out in time as the others fade into oblivion, many of us today hope for! ❤
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THANKYOU for the invitation to see this part of Italy and the BEAUTIFUL people who keep the Family Tradition generation and generation 🛡️
You're right! You are more than just a sailing channel, and I just wanted to express my gratitude for all of the content you make. Cheers!
Thanks for the love & validation Ryan! We'll keep making content if you keep watching! 💙💛💙
How wonderful to share that experience with your aunt. Family love all around. ❤❤
What a neat and educational experience. I love the history. Thank you for sharing with us!!!
I visited Italy in college but honestly do not remember much. Thank you for reminding me how beautiful and special Italy is! Such an interesting story of the jewelry and the bridge. I hope your uncle feels better!!
That was one of your most fascinating videos! The Italians created so much of beauty, with both skill passed down for generations, and their eye for perfection of form. For example I love everything they make, I have Italian shoes that are 25 years old but still look brand new! (Of course I have kept the leather waxed and polished from new). And of course any Italian wine is superb. What amazes me is their priceless sculptures in the streets, ie Trevi fountain, and they don't get vandalised. When I left school I learnt custom wooden boatbuilding and cabinetmaking. Everything was hand made, one off, learnt from older masters. Timber was selected for its grain and beauty of colour contrast. One boat was 2.5 years of work. A privilege.
I was absolutely gob. Smacked watching this video. Really well done. Love your aunt quite the beautiful woman. I absolutely adored the history of the town, but more over the bridge, and couldn’t believe that this woman opened up her whole business to you. That was just amazing. I’m still sitting here shaking my head. What a beautiful day and beautifully, edited as well. Thank you so much. I thought I was going to miss the sailing, but with content like this, I’ve been absolutely riveted. You guys stay safe and have fun. Love from California.💜🤗🤟🏻🇺🇸
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Truly one of, if not, the most enjoyable of your gone with the Wynns posts yet. Well done. Thank you for sharing.
Wow how wonderful it is to see Florence, Italy again. I lived in Firenze for a year (2013) and I miss it terribly. Grazie Ciao
Your timing to be in San Casciano Italy for their medieval festival was perfect! What a spectacular event to witness today and it's pretty wild to imagine what actual life back in the middle ages felt and looked like...wow... Visiting Florence Italy must have been a spectacular experience! We really want to visit Italy sometime and we are sure we will be saying "oh wow!", "WOW!" and "WOWZA!!" everywhere we look! And your visit to the workshop of exquisite multi-generational craftsman jewelers was such a treat! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Wonderful, wonderful. This was one of the best you have done.. I could feel the sense of joy and amazement you were experiencing.
Thank you so much for taking us along on your trip. I absolutely loved learning about the jewelry making.
So fun to see you making precious memories with your lovely aunt. There is definitely a strong family resemblance!
Wow! I loved the wonderful outside shots of Florence but the time and attention to detail about Elisa Tozzi Piccini and her family and craft was above and beyond! That emerald cameo - WOW!!
I was a Army wife in the 80s stationed in Vicenza Italy. I loved Florence. Love this video!
The jewelry shown is exquisite, it must have been breath taking to see it in person. Great to see that your having a wonderful time with your family.
What a lovely visit to the Fratelli Piccini. The Wynns demonstrate such a great curiousity and respect, that they are worthy of all these details and the owners time. The generosity of the family sharing drinks on the balcony, with a magnificent view, is touching.
Sharing traditions of festivals, skills of jewellry, etc, in the format of these well made videos is important and reminds of how our rulers and politicians have failed us particularly since the world wars of 20th Century.
We have amazing accomplishments to celebrate. Famine and poverty worldwide are lower now than ever. Medical experts can create vaccines and therapies faster than ever. Many common diseases have been eradicated. I am grateful for this progress, and thank the visionary politicians, industrial technologists, research scientists and the leaders of the past century. Have faith in our institutions and in science as they are our best hope. And admittedly there are always new populists professing anti-democratic policies how only they alone can lead us, divisively turning people against institutions, science and our neighbors, they could reverse progress short term if we dont recognize it. Traveling gives us all a better perpective on others, so thank you Wynns! for reminding us through your adventures abroad. The Wynns also help me have faith in the youth of today. Viva Wynns!
My father was born in Italy. After finishing the 5th grade he went to work as an apprentice at a furniture maker. Their ability to conceptualize and create objects of beauty is something special. Really enjoyed this weeks episode.
I've been watching your channel for as long as you have been airing all the way back when you guys were campers ! I'm now 65 I too have been diagnosed with cancer and I want to thank you taking the time to take care of you family ! I'm ex navy and had a chance to go to Italy "Naples" and florence as well its all so beautiful over there! I'm doing well this all started with a stroke then they found the cancer, been through the cemo and radition now i'm doing something called reno therapy "I think" Its the therapy once a month for a year to kill "if any" cancer left in my body! Anyway! I'm glad that you helped out family members who would have never seen another country!
Tim prayer for full healing sent. Best wishes also.
Nikki, such resemblance between you and your sweet aunt! I hope she is having a life time experience! Sending much love to your aunt and uncle during this difficult time. ❤
Absolutely beautiful video! Scenery, behind the scene view of a traditional craft were all amazing but the best part was seeing the deep love and ease between you and your aunt, Nikki! Thank you!
What a lovely episode. This is top-notch storytelling of a place and way of life that you only see on PBS.
For a sailing channel, you have ventured into the business of a travel channel with professionalism and quality! I watch travel channels and your presentation is second to none! I miss the boat but not by much!! Your Aunt is beautiful! Anxious to see your next destination! The Wynns travel channel!!
Wow, you guys are so blessed to meet some incredible folks and to tell their stories so eloquently
What a wonderful glimpse into the town’s history and a fabulous family enterprise.
This was so great!! Thank you for sharing this part of your adventures!!!
We do follow you guys for sailing, but also LOVE all your travel episodes, tips and tricks!!! You’re really helping us to expand our vision, views and dreams on all that is possible.. and we look forward to visiting some of these places you share with us!
Keep being you, and keep sharing your joy and passions! 💗💞✨✨
Love to you both. Xoxo
Thank you for deviating and sharing this video.
It’s a shame how UA-cam does the exact opposite of fostering creativity by punishing creators for being creative.
Your aunt looks like a rare mix of warm, classy and beautiful. She has a star quality about her. You look great together.
This is by far your most interesting tour of a city yet. I have been following you two for several years now and love your videos.
Your amazing personalities seem to get you into places even royalty doesn’t get. What a wonderful video. I walked over that bridge and marvelled at its intricacies, but now I know it even better. Thank you Mrs Wynn.
What a beautiful and wonderful experience this is. Thank you for sharing this with us. I love history and this was such a fantastic way to experience it. I do hope you were able to buy something to remember the experience. What a treasure this family is, and they wanted to share it with you and your family. How awesome!! You are so blessed to have experienced so many wonderful people and experiences around the world. God bless you.
Tuscany is absolutely beautiful. To see the art handed down through the generations is amazing. I love seeing a master craftsman at work. Crafting works of wonder and beauty to be appreciated by everyone. Thank you for sharing this and many other incredible places with us.
I think this is my most favorite video yet. So Sweet to see you with your family as you tell the story of the Piccini family. ❤ your aunt is just darling.
Take the message about being an artist and taking the needed time ... to heart 🥰
I know. I enjoyed my time in Italy back in the early 80's. So much history. Just never stoppes there. It's around every corner. Stay safe.
Thank you. Lovely episode!!
Thank you for redirecting me back to this episode. I loved it. The gracious Italian Artisan family and your very lovely Aunt made for a lovely half hour.
This was probably the best video of quality and content that I have ever seen on this channel. The filming and editing was absolutely pro grade.
What a wonderful video showing this family. Thank you
Watching this again based on your post today but this video was amazing. My Mom, my oldest daughter at 8 and myself did a trip to Italy and went to Florence that was my favorite city. Just bellisimo ❤🎉. Thanks for sharing this special jeweler,
I'm one of the ones who was done dirty by the UA-cam wizardry; so thanks for linking it in your most recent videos. To that point as much as I know this is your job taking time for family obviously and clearly clearly takes priority. That's about the most Italian concept out there. I don't care about your method of transportation on land or sea as this video just provided me an experience I'm sure I never would have access to in my lifetime. So thanks!
Loved the video. What a beautiful observation of the workshop that the view, the tools, the techniques are all the same as generations ago but only the hands have changed, what an incredible legacy.
Such a great glimpse behind the scenes of what makes Florence such a magical city. It really makes me look forward to going back again. Well done!
The only think on my mind all the time was what an amazing place to work and create. That window... Beauty!
Enjoyed seeing Florence Italy. The jewelry reminded me of my love for the Caliasion Necklace I've cherished.
One of my favorite videos so far - we LOVE Florence. Whether you are sailing, or having adventures while awaiting your new catamaran (so close!), you two never fail to disappoint. We can't wait to go back to Italy and I am so looking forward to hearing more about your Italian escapades and the boat show in France! xo 😊🌎⚓
What a wonderful look at such a truly beautiful family business. The cloisonné miniatures on those earrings were exquisite. But holy moly Nikki your aunt is gorgeous! And you look just like her. It was clearly evident how close you are and how important she is to you and Jason. What a wonderful experience to share with her. I was fortunate enough to do a similar thing with my mom a couple years before she passed away from cancer. Something I will always cherish.
This was one of our favorite episodes you have done! Sailors and sailing we love and who we are, but this was awesome. We were at Pont Vecchio mid-2000s and loved Florence! The story of the jeweler was absolutely beautiful with incredible work. Such positive outlook with a view across generations - looking forward to taking the family back there!
I've been thinking about this video all week! I love all of your videos of course, but something about the jewelry makers was so fascinating to me! How amazing to stand in their workshop and look out the window they've looked out for decades...generations! Thank you so much for capturing your conversations and sharing!
Wow! That emerald cameo is superb! That is the mark of superlative talent. Emeralds are like a life saver. They crack that easily, so to carve one that size in such detail is really special to see! And all that architecture and the parade… This is very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing your trip. I’m happy you are getting this time with family!!
You were right. Not a SAILING VIDEO. But an absolutely fantastic video. UA-cam, wake up!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Oh my! Such a lovely land. The Renaissance parade was so awesome, and the craftsmanship of the jewelry is exquisite! Also, your aunt is so classy and stunningly beautiful. Now I see where Nikki got her beauty and grace from! I rarely comment, but I have to thank you and Jason for sharing your Italian experience. What an amazing country! 🇮🇹
That was great.... You did a great job with this one....
Wonderful video and such a great experience to talk to the jewelry maker.
You and your aunt……What a special bond you both have.
Thanks for sharing this time with your family and also a piece of Italy.
As much as I miss your sailing adventures..I REALLY loved this one in Italy...
This was a beautiful trip down memory lane for me on many levels! Your filming was extraordinary and the "tour" was so interesting. (Firenze). And the medieval festival, oh wow! Love all you give to us through your videos. Thank you! ❤❤
As a goldsmith this episode was very special. This is exactly how I felt about my work.
Sienna does something similar every year with the Palio di Siena, a horse race in the city center where each horse is sponsored by a neighborhood. It's absolutely insane, the horses careen around the tiny square, and everyone is packed in around the sides watching and cheering.
Loved the tour of Fratelli Piccini Art & Jewelry, I hope to visit there soon!
I hold out hope that I too will travel to Europe, two trips cancelled in previous years. I’m so happy your beautiful Aunt got to experience this vacation, in style, such grace, and what a remarkable family place to have sundowners.
Nicki and Jason, the company you find, and keep is very genuine and sincere, matters of the heart 💜 are always present in your videos. Authentic!
Love the food, the ambiance, the people and just everything about Northern Italy...I used to travel there often for business and vacations...You enjoy...Great video by the way...
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Thank you for documenting this beautiful craft. Stunning!
That was fascinating!
I love how this goldsmith takes the time to show and explain business. North Pole in Old Montreal, Canada were the same for us. Fascinating, Thanks for sharing
Loved this video with you and your family!!! You are such a great storyteller!
I loved this episode! How lucky to get such a warm visit and tour. Fascinating and your Aunt is lovely.
A great video, brought back many fond memories of numerous visits in the 90s.
And your aunt is as beautiful as you, Nikki.
Greetings from Germany
My wife and I just did Italy in September and Florence and the surrounding hills were our favorite. What a place. On the other side of the bridge and down one of the side streets, we ran into a party. They invited us into the restaurant and we had free wine and appetizers. I cannot remember the name of the event, but apparently it is a thing there with the locals. I tipped heavily and treasure that memory. We hired a car and went all around that area (and to a winery). Tuscany had me looking for villas to fix up!
One of my favorite videos of all time, absolutely loved it!!!! Nice diversion from boat life! Just loved it!
what a unique opportunity to tour the Piccini workshop! What fascinating stories!
Another wonderful Sunday morning with the Wynns, but this one is Easter. I truly enjoy every one of your videos whether it involves a boat or not Keep the good stuff coming guys and have fun with your relatives, all of the days are precious.
Tuscany is absolutely amazing! You never know when you will stumble upon a huge event in a small town that literally everyone is participating in, and Firenze is one of my favorite places in the world, the history, architecture, food and people are fantastic. I love the Ponte Vecchio and thank you for a behind the scenes look into one of those shops! It's been a few years but I see they still have the yellow boxes for the local trains, but they have modernized a bit :)
Mine as well... Especially offseason 🎶
I love watching you guys. Thanks for showing us all these amazing places and letting us live bi-curious through your adventures
Great video! So cool. Those views were amazing. That shop owner was so nice to let you video the behind the scenes how the jewelry was made. One of your best videos.
that gold shop is amazing
Love Nikki and Jason in exotic locations 💗They bring it to us in such an Enchanting way !!
Fascinating!! ❤’d it!! My son and his wife are in Florence today beginning their first trip to Italy. So beautiful. Thank you once again for a wonderful experience.
What a lovely experience, with such lovely people.
Awesome experience! Thanks to everyone for sharing
That Amazing. Thank you to that family for letting you / us in. And for for brining it to us. X
Thank You for sharing this. Enjoy the time with the Family... Hugs.
This reminds me of your visit to a coffee plantation in South America, where you learned all about tasting coffee. You go into depth, and we learn along with you, a rarity in UA-camLand. Thank you.