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Great to see a picture of you all. You have done a great job with the blog. It was great to see and hear all about your wonderful adventure. See you all soon.
From Blog: Big Bus Tour of London
Date: 21st April 2012
Hope you enjoyed Wicked. Have a safe trip home.
From Blog: Big Bus Tour of London
Hope you enjoyed Wicked. Have a safe trip home.
From Blog: Big Bus Tour of London
Date: 19th April 2012
Paris - the Queen of the Cities
Cher Beltrami, What a joy to hear your exploits in the amazing city of Paris. The cathedral is beautiful as you note, the Seine contains the most pure water in the world, the Louvre is the best place for the antiquities. Personally I am not sure about the Pyramid du Pei. On the other hand each generation must bequeath something amazing to its successors. Imagine if you can that there were people, our own beloved Guy de Maupassant included who hated the tour eiffel. Madness! Where to next mes amis? What will your next exploits be? Good health and fortune, yours sincerely, TB
From Blog: Notre Dame de Paris and Musee du Louvre
Paris - the Queen of the Cities
Cher Beltrami, What a joy to hear your exploits in the amazing city of Paris. The cathedral is beautiful as you note, the Seine contains the most pure water in the world, the Louvre is the best place for the antiquities. Personally I am not sure about the Pyramid du Pei. On the other hand each generation must bequeath something amazing to its successors. Imagine if you can that there were people, our own beloved Guy de Maupassant included who hated the tour eiffel. Madness! Where to next mes amis? What will your next exploits be? Good health and fortune, yours sincerely, TB
From Blog: Notre Dame de Paris and Musee du Louvre
Date: 16th April 2012
Paris in Springtime
That is the ideal is it not? To celebrate a spring in Paris. You are fortunate to be doing this. I stayed in the Marais district too near one of the big railway stations - I think it was the one near Place D'Italie but the memory is perhaps faulty. I think the food is the thing that I best remember. The beauty of finding a charming little bistro somewhere near the Seine quite by accident and enjoying something really tasty. I am not sure whether the children will enjoy them as much but the Louvre and the Musee D'Orsay are well worth it. If you have the opportunity to dine in the restaurant in the Orsay do it. You can see the beautiful ceilings and hark back to a bye gone era when the building served an entirely different purpose. Also if you are into Picasso, there is a museum devoted solely to him. It is perhaps an acquired taste particularly with children. Finally I hope you are enjoying the excellent train system as long as the workers don't go on strike. The contrast with the London one is amazing. A blog paragraph on transport options in Paris would not go amiss. Toodle Pip Beltramis.
From Blog: Vive le France!
Paris in Springtime
That is the ideal is it not? To celebrate a spring in Paris. You are fortunate to be doing this. I stayed in the Marais district too near one of the big railway stations - I think it was the one near Place D'Italie but the memory is perhaps faulty. I think the food is the thing that I best remember. The beauty of finding a charming little bistro somewhere near the Seine quite by accident and enjoying something really tasty. I am not sure whether the children will enjoy them as much but the Louvre and the Musee D'Orsay are well worth it. If you have the opportunity to dine in the restaurant in the Orsay do it. You can see the beautiful ceilings and hark back to a bye gone era when the building served an entirely different purpose. Also if you are into Picasso, there is a museum devoted solely to him. It is perhaps an acquired taste particularly with children. Finally I hope you are enjoying the excellent train system as long as the workers don't go on strike. The contrast with the London one is amazing. A blog paragraph on transport options in Paris would not go amiss. Toodle Pip Beltramis.
From Blog: Vive le France!
Date: 17th April 2012
Trop nombreux pour choisir parmi
Dear Bob, Yes there are many places to enjoy the local food. Also, in Paris, there seems to be a wide variety of ethnic foods which is a nice change from Italy. Don't get me wrong, we love the Italian food but you are limited when you eat out. We will be trying to visit the museums. Le Louvre is not open today (Tuesday) which is a shame as the weather outside is extremely poor - wind, rain and cold.
From Blog: Vive le France!
Trop nombreux pour choisir parmi
Dear Bob, Yes there are many places to enjoy the local food. Also, in Paris, there seems to be a wide variety of ethnic foods which is a nice change from Italy. Don't get me wrong, we love the Italian food but you are limited when you eat out. We will be trying to visit the museums. Le Louvre is not open today (Tuesday) which is a shame as the weather outside is extremely poor - wind, rain and cold.
From Blog: Vive le France!
Date: 16th April 2012
Welcome to France
Cher Familie Beltrami, Bienvenue a belle France. I will continue this post in that most detestable of languages namely "English". Really what have the English ever done for us? We must return to the topic at hand though as this is a celebration of your good fortune in being in the best country in the world. Even that atrocity Americain is improved because it is in France. Drink in the air, partake of the sights, hear the smells and sniff the views. It is all a multi sensorial feast before you. It is with a tear in the eyes that I read of your excellent treatment by the good people of Paris. That you have finally realised that you are French in spirit if not (yet) citizenry lifts my little heart. I look forward with much anticipation for the next instalment in your adventures mes amis. Thiery
From Blog: Disneyland Paris
Welcome to France
Cher Familie Beltrami, Bienvenue a belle France. I will continue this post in that most detestable of languages namely "English". Really what have the English ever done for us? We must return to the topic at hand though as this is a celebration of your good fortune in being in the best country in the world. Even that atrocity Americain is improved because it is in France. Drink in the air, partake of the sights, hear the smells and sniff the views. It is all a multi sensorial feast before you. It is with a tear in the eyes that I read of your excellent treatment by the good people of Paris. That you have finally realised that you are French in spirit if not (yet) citizenry lifts my little heart. I look forward with much anticipation for the next instalment in your adventures mes amis. Thiery
From Blog: Disneyland Paris
Date: 17th April 2012
Pourquoi êtes-vous si en colère?
Thiery, you need to become more tolerant. Your views are extreme and nationalistic. Typically of a proud Frenchman, I suspect, but probably not well received outside of your country. You need to take a long hard look at yourself and be humble about the deeds of your forefathers that have gifted you the country you claim to belong to.
From Blog: Disneyland Paris
Pourquoi êtes-vous si en colère?
Thiery, you need to become more tolerant. Your views are extreme and nationalistic. Typically of a proud Frenchman, I suspect, but probably not well received outside of your country. You need to take a long hard look at yourself and be humble about the deeds of your forefathers that have gifted you the country you claim to belong to.
From Blog: Disneyland Paris
Date: 16th April 2012
Looks like you all had a fantastic day. I glad it was you on that ride an not me. Great photo of you and Minnie Em. Can't wait to see you and hear all about it. Enjoy your last week.
From Blog: Disneyland Paris
Looks like you all had a fantastic day. I glad it was you on that ride an not me. Great photo of you and Minnie Em. Can't wait to see you and hear all about it. Enjoy your last week.
From Blog: Disneyland Paris
Date: 17th April 2012
I Loved Disneyland!
Hi Robyn, It's Emily here. I had a great time and went on the train ride around the park. I went on a really fast ride and it went sideways a lot of times and it stopped half way through. We looked around the shops at Disneyland. I also got an autograph book and got Daisy Duck's, Minnie Mouse's, and Mickey Mouse's autographs and a photo with them. I also got a photo with Goofy and one of the Chipmunks. Love you. From Emily.
From Blog: Disneyland Paris
I Loved Disneyland!
Hi Robyn, It's Emily here. I had a great time and went on the train ride around the park. I went on a really fast ride and it went sideways a lot of times and it stopped half way through. We looked around the shops at Disneyland. I also got an autograph book and got Daisy Duck's, Minnie Mouse's, and Mickey Mouse's autographs and a photo with them. I also got a photo with Goofy and one of the Chipmunks. Love you. From Emily.
From Blog: Disneyland Paris
Date: 16th April 2012
Romantic guys...I'm sure the Paris air is rubbing off on Sue! Really really can't wait to hear all about the whole trip...sorry we missed hooking up on FaceTime. You will be at Paris Disney right now so hope your having a ball xxx
From Blog: Vive le France!
Romantic guys...I'm sure the Paris air is rubbing off on Sue! Really really can't wait to hear all about the whole trip...sorry we missed hooking up on FaceTime. You will be at Paris Disney right now so hope your having a ball xxx
From Blog: Vive le France!
Date: 16th April 2012
Romance in Paris
Yes, Suzy, the romance in the air is unlike anything we have ever experienced. Disneyland was great - a long day and les enfants are in bed fully asleep. Missing you all!!
From Blog: Vive le France!
Romance in Paris
Yes, Suzy, the romance in the air is unlike anything we have ever experienced. Disneyland was great - a long day and les enfants are in bed fully asleep. Missing you all!!
From Blog: Vive le France!
Date: 12th April 2012
Wow....snow!
Loving this blog guys and the pictures. Feels like you have been gone for months! Must really feel like you are seeing heaps of the world ...coast to snow alps! Can't wait to see what you have bought sue xx
From Blog: Winter returns to Massimeno
Wow....snow!
Loving this blog guys and the pictures. Feels like you have been gone for months! Must really feel like you are seeing heaps of the world ...coast to snow alps! Can't wait to see what you have bought sue xx
From Blog: Winter returns to Massimeno
Date: 12th April 2012
Unbelievable Day
It was incredible yesterday Suzy. Half a meter of snow fell at Madonna di Campiglio, we were told, and today we woke up to the most beautiful blue sky and white mountains.
From Blog: Winter returns to Massimeno
Unbelievable Day
It was incredible yesterday Suzy. Half a meter of snow fell at Madonna di Campiglio, we were told, and today we woke up to the most beautiful blue sky and white mountains.
From Blog: Winter returns to Massimeno
Date: 11th April 2012
Viva belle France
Your exploits concerning Italie are interesting. I long however for you to describe my own beautiful countrie of France. There is no equal in lands. Your poetry and wit will then finally meet a match in quality of scenerie and vistas. Bon chance, Thiery.
From Blog: Winter returns to Massimeno
Viva belle France
Your exploits concerning Italie are interesting. I long however for you to describe my own beautiful countrie of France. There is no equal in lands. Your poetry and wit will then finally meet a match in quality of scenerie and vistas. Bon chance, Thiery.
From Blog: Winter returns to Massimeno
Date: 16th April 2012
qui êtes-vous?
Cher Thiery, your identity remains a mystery and you speak of things that are not true. When will you reveal your identity for the world to know?
From Blog: Winter returns to Massimeno
qui êtes-vous?
Cher Thiery, your identity remains a mystery and you speak of things that are not true. When will you reveal your identity for the world to know?
From Blog: Winter returns to Massimeno
Date: 11th April 2012
Photographs of the Dolomites
These photos are amazing. I love the beauty of the mountains. You are right that they seem almost unreal. I suspect that these photos were taken with a Canon camera. They are too good to have been taken with anything else. No disparagement of your skills intended. Cheers, BB.
From Blog: Madonna di Campiglio
Photographs of the Dolomites
These photos are amazing. I love the beauty of the mountains. You are right that they seem almost unreal. I suspect that these photos were taken with a Canon camera. They are too good to have been taken with anything else. No disparagement of your skills intended. Cheers, BB.
From Blog: Madonna di Campiglio
Date: 16th April 2012
Photography equipment
Ciao Bob, You are quite correct regarding the camera. In fact it is a Canon 60D with a Sigma 17-70 DC HSM lens. A wonderful combination. Some of the photos posted on the blog have been enhanced using simple edits available in the Luminance app on our iPad. Interestingly there are some tourists who prefer Nikon DSLR cameras and, even, Sony DSLTs. There are strange people everywhere. But who are you Bob? Do you know Thiery?
From Blog: Madonna di Campiglio
Photography equipment
Ciao Bob, You are quite correct regarding the camera. In fact it is a Canon 60D with a Sigma 17-70 DC HSM lens. A wonderful combination. Some of the photos posted on the blog have been enhanced using simple edits available in the Luminance app on our iPad. Interestingly there are some tourists who prefer Nikon DSLR cameras and, even, Sony DSLTs. There are strange people everywhere. But who are you Bob? Do you know Thiery?
From Blog: Madonna di Campiglio
Date: 10th April 2012
Murano is lovely
This is a fascinating blog. When I went to Murano as an adolescent so many years ago, it was a fantastic place. It seems that it is under threat from factories in China. I hope that the tradition survives somehow.
From Blog: Buona Pasqua da Venezia
Murano is lovely
This is a fascinating blog. When I went to Murano as an adolescent so many years ago, it was a fantastic place. It seems that it is under threat from factories in China. I hope that the tradition survives somehow.
From Blog: Buona Pasqua da Venezia
Date: 8th April 2012
Enjoy the cosy sleep in Venice!
From Blog: Venezia - The Floating City of Romance
Enjoy the cosy sleep in Venice!
From Blog: Venezia - The Floating City of Romance
Date: 8th April 2012
Yes a bit desperate but only watched until the half time brawl....lost interest after that:)
From Blog: La Dolce Vita (Except it's in Firenze, not Roma...)
Yes a bit desperate but only watched until the half time brawl....lost interest after that:)
From Blog: La Dolce Vita (Except it's in Firenze, not Roma...)
Date: 7th April 2012
Happy Easter to you all. Hope the Easter bunny has found you. Wish we were there with you.
From Blog: Venezia - The Floating City of Romance
Happy Easter to you all. Hope the Easter bunny has found you. Wish we were there with you.
From Blog: Venezia - The Floating City of Romance
Date: 7th April 2012
Just watching the magpies v tigers game as I read your blog. Go Tigers....lol. Have a great Easter everyone & enjoy Venice - love that place:)
From Blog: La Dolce Vita (Except it's in Firenze, not Roma...)
Just watching the magpies v tigers game as I read your blog. Go Tigers....lol. Have a great Easter everyone & enjoy Venice - love that place:)
From Blog: La Dolce Vita (Except it's in Firenze, not Roma...)
Date: 7th April 2012
Go Pies!!!
Looks like we did enough in about 10 minutes to win the game. Thanks for the update Carol - but are you getting a bit desperate watching a Collingwood v Richmond game?
From Blog: La Dolce Vita (Except it's in Firenze, not Roma...)
Go Pies!!!
Looks like we did enough in about 10 minutes to win the game. Thanks for the update Carol - but are you getting a bit desperate watching a Collingwood v Richmond game?
From Blog: La Dolce Vita (Except it's in Firenze, not Roma...)
Suzy woozy
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What a great way to finish off.... Had a tear in my eye as soo happy you all had a brilliant time. Can't wait to see you and hear all about your adventures. Definitely inspired me and gave hope that an extended family holiday together can be remarkable!! See you soon xxxx
From Blog: Big Bus Tour of London