The Bobby Rock Newsletter #58 (5-14-2022) - A Tiny Taste of Italia
The Bobby Rock Newsletter #58 (5-14-2022) - A Tiny Taste of Italia
Hey Gang -
Back in the LA groove from my Italy excursion, feeling refreshed and ready to rock. Note: This issue will be a bit more photo-heavy than normal, but I think that’s the way to go, as I’ll explain in a moment. And as usual, I really appreciate you guys joining me here each week. Let’s jump right into it.
In This Issue:
- A Tiny Taste, indeed… via a few of my fave pix, of which there are hundreds! A more extensive blog about the whole mind-blowing trip is imminent.
- Drink the Dirt Daily!: That’s my nutritional credo… here, there, and everywhere… even in Europe, where I travel with a special blender. But there’s a reason for this…
- Lita Ford Tour Dates: a sneak peek at how things are shaping up… plus a special announcement awaits…
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A Tiny Taste of Italia
Got back in town late Thursday evening from my 10-day excursion to Italy… just in time for Lita Ford rehearsals on Friday. As I eluded to last time, I don’t recall ever taking ten days in a row of downtime like this, so I wasn’t sure how I would manage. Well… I managed just fine, let me tell you! The trip was beyond magnificent... super-dense with incredible beauty, great food, and memorable life experiences at every turn. Truly, it was a trip of a lifetime.
That said, an extensive blog post is forthcoming, once I've had a chance to fully digest the excursion and, of course, sort through the nearly 1600 photos and vids that were taken! For now, I’ll take the “a picture is worth a thousand words” approach, share just a few of my faves, and save the deeper explanations and contemplations for the blog. Enjoy!
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A likely scene… yours truly, just trying to drink in all that beauty. (Chianti region of Tuscany)
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Florence, at night. Wow.
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Florence: A typical tourist shot with one of the most enduring pieces of art in history. When you see this fucking thing in person, you get why. What a presence!
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The island of Capri, from the elevated view of Anacapri. So high up, you can see the seagulls flying below you. Stunning.
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The coastal town of Sorrento. View from the hotel restaurant. Yes, that little red ball is the sun!
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From a kayak, in a cave, near a small town off the Amalfi Coast. Jellyfish invasion! Take a closer look…
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Positano: A truly romantic city, if ever there was one.
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Speaking of which…
Through the years, I have chosen not to illuminate much about my private relationships publicly. However, I must make a slight exception here because, simply put, this trip would not have happened without my girl, Kari. And even if it would have, it would’ve only had a fraction of the meaning…
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A typical vegan meal in Italy (at least for me)… that’s not so typical at all. The food was over-the-top! I made it a point to enjoy pasta with bread and different kinds of olive oil almost every night, just to experience the subtle (or not so subtle) differences from place to place. Of course, oil and white flour are not exactly part of my normal regimen! But, “when in Rome,” as they say. Note: Obviously, that bottle is olive oil, not wine!
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Best vegan pizza EVER, compliments of pizza master Mr. Benito, from Hotel Mediterraneo in Sorrento. The master has been crafting incredible pizzas at this hotel for 45 years and is well known throughout the region. This mixed-veggie masterpiece was a life-altering experience!
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Which leads us to...
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Drink the Dirt Daily!
The high-octane superfood smoothie has been a part of my DAILY routine since 1993. This includes when I travel, when things are hectic, when I’m on vacation, and when I’m some place where the voltage is different than home.
In the states, I travel with a NutriBullet. But over in Europe, I travel with a special blender (compatible with their voltage situation) that I bought over there years ago.
My Europe rig, set up in a hotel bathroom. Scope out that battered bag of Dirt!
The two main reasons I recommend shooting for a daily dose of this kind of superfood powder is:
1. When traveling or super busy, and it’s less convenient to fuck with preparing your smoothie, that’s probably when it’s most important to have it! You are likely stressed, or at the very least, eating a lot of quick, but unhealthy food. The superfood smoothie provides an important foundation until you can get back on track with your normal regimen.
2. Many superfood ingredients—particularly adaptogens like herbs, spices, and mushrooms—have medicinal properties. But just like over-the-counter meds, you’ve gotta take them regularly to reap the full effects.
And again, you don’t have to use my shit. But I do recommend that whatever concoction you prefer includes full serving sizes of the various ingredients (which, unfortunately, is difficult to find in the marketplace).
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Lita Ford News
Here is the most recent slew of dates for Lita shows. I’ll look forward to seeing some of you guys out there in the trenches. More dates coming soon...
Also, from the “you heard it here first” department, we are in the middle of a very amicable and harmonious bandmember change… which I can’t be specific about until later in the week. More on that next issue.
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Until then, here’s a final sunset shot from Sorrento…
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