Are you sure I can't check this at the airport?
processed olive oil, waiting for delivery
200 year old olive jars, glazed on the inside for storage
old olive press, still in use
Yesterday we “recouped” after our day/evening in Siena. We had three presenations and a tour of the local wine and olive oil farm located next to Casa Cares. Our first presenter was Dr. Cocigini, a pyschiatrist from Florence. He works for the government (as part of universal health care) in a hospital. As in the counseling profession, Italy is somewhat behind and has a very limited number of beds. However the most important comment for me was his philosophy of the prescription of medication. It appears the psychiatrists here try very hard to prescribe only when absolutely necessary - we had a long discussion about this. His orientation was primarily cognitive/behavioral, but he emphasized he tries to use different techniques with different clients. They utilize alot of art and music therapy as well as Cinema!!!!! Today we are going to visit his hospital to meet with the staff.
Dr. Cicogni
We also took a tour of the local olive oil farm. What a treat!!!!!! Dr. Krieg showed us how the olives were harvested and processed, first the old way then with modern techniques. Tuscan olive oil is supposed to be some of the finest in the world. Many of us are bringing some home - can’t resist! We also toured the cellars where wine was kept - too bad I couldn’t fit one of these oak casks in my wine closet : )
