By far the TR that I reread the most. My best friend is a lover of all things Italy but up till reading your trip report, I didn't feel any pull towards the country at all. You completely sold me on the idea!
ABD's exclusive access also looks so special and the guides sound amazing. Thank you so much for posting this and for including so many food pictures and so many anecdotes, I've learned so much just reading this, I can't imagine what it must be like in person!