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| 15th May 2009 Maria | Cute Cute Cute - From: Volcano's, Ruins, and Islands...... Looks like you had an awesome time, but its great to have you back!! The haircut looks awesome!!! |
| 14th May 2009 Unca | pix - From: Volcano's, Ruins, and Islands...... Those pictures were incredible! Such an eye for beauty! Welcome home. Next time, no Bakersfield accent in L'Italiano. |
| 14th May 2009 Brendan Emmel | - From: Volcano's, Ruins, and Islands...... Clare Bear: Glad you made it back safely. You better enjoy the flatness of Cali because the Hills of A-Town are eagerly awaiting your return with a fiery passion!!! |
| 5th May 2009 Holly | Cro-a-tia - From: Split, Croatia CROATIA IS BEAUTIFUL!! So glad you were able to go on another pilgrimage... have a blast with your aunt, uncle and their friends and I can't wait to hear when you've landed in your homeland... AMERICA, BABY!!! God bless, Holls |
| 5th May 2009 anonymous | - From: From the chaos of city life, to the peacefulness off small village rural living. Hello Clare, great blog! I'm conducting feminist research on how American foreign policy affects popular support for terrorism. I’m particularly interested in incorporating the views of women, non-whites, and people living outside of America and Western Europe, but all responses are invited and welcome. The survey can be accessed at http://www.johnmaszka.com/SURVEY.html I would really value your opinion and the opinion of your readers. Please take a moment and fill out the survey. The long-term goal of this project is to facilitate a more diplomatic American foreign policy in the years ahead. Thank you, John Maszka |
| 27th April 2009 Holly | I <3 Pope Benedict - From: When in Rome. Dearest Clare, Now that you are BFF's with Pope Benedict, I guess that means that I am an aqquaintance to him... lol... and did I ever tell you that I totally gave up my special k diet for his birthday on April 16?? lol... Anyways, the pictures and descriptions, of course, are BEAUTIFUL!! I am soo glad you were able to learn some Benedictine history and really see where our Catholic faith started... Now the question I have for you is, did you touch the Pope or get his number or anything? haha. Miss you and hope you have a great rest of your trip, especially with your aunt! Can't wait for the next update/ when I can talk to you again! Peace! Holls |
| 23rd April 2009 Holly | Last comment - From: Embracing My Last Moments in the Most Wonderful City of Florence This is probably my last comment for this blog... well that's a lie... but anyways... thank you for including me in your blog... :) and also thank you for being so detailed and wonderful in your writing... I have felt like I've been with you this whole time... Rome will be great (but you've already been so I know it is currently) and I pray and know that you have grown from this experience and I will also learn from you as well... Have a safe trip back to America... I can't wait to see you this summer... and enjoy all you can.... <3 Holly P.S. I wish I could've gone bar-hopping with you!!! Maybe when we are both 21... we will do it here in the states together!! Peace! |
| 8th April 2009 Holly | WOO WOO!!! - From: Paris in a day? CLARE!! Paris is sooo pretty! I am so glad you went and I know you would have regretted it if you didn't go... I am SOO happy for you and it sounds like you had a lot of fun. Like always, I miss you and can't wait to hear everything in person from you. Be safe, I am praying for you and I love you! Holly |
| 25th March 2009 Loretta Becherucci | Lucca - From: Solo trip to Lucca Clare: You did much better than we did. We had a big map and the three of us, Grandpa, my sister Dorothy and I went around in circles. I agree with you it is a quaint livable little town. We also did not find any Becherucci's while we were there. But Grandpa said walking across the plaza - To think that my father walked this same area years ago. We enjoyed it also. Glad to hear you did make it there. Love, Grandma B |
| 25th March 2009 Holly | - From: Hey, let's fly to an island for the weekend. The sea looks sooo beautiful!! I can't wait to go to see what it is like next spring. Miss you and love you! Have a blast and be safe and don't get too much sun! Holly |
| 25th March 2009 Holly | BEAUTIFUL!! - From: Solo trip to Lucca CLARE!! I am soooo proud of you for going on an adventure by yourself-- you are soo independent! haha. And... it seems like you had a ton of fun!!! The gelato sounds really yummy!!! I love you and miss you! Have fun!! Jolly Holly |
| 23rd March 2009 Jackie Merz | - From: Living in Assisi and Perugia for a week. Hi, Clare! I feel like I'm right there with you at all those wonderful experiences. It must have been a very special experience to be standing in the church of St. Clare. When you're back home, I'd love to here more about the Benedictine information you learned. Keep chugging along with your friends, letting us all share your good times; and I hope the weather warms up again real soon. Love, Grandma M. |
| 21st March 2009 Loretta Becherucci | No crowds - From: Living in Assisi and Perugia for a week. Clare: Your blogs are extremely interesting and have enjoyed them very much. It looks like when you were in ASsissi there were not very many people. When we were there last April you couldn't move for the people. Glad that you are having this opportunity to see Italy. Love You....Grandma B |
| 10th March 2009 angie | - From: Cinque Terre and the Italian Riviera did you have to swim into the ocean to get on that rock? |
| 9th March 2009 Jackie Merz | Fantastic! - From: Cinque Terre and the Italian Riviera Well, well! Each entry sounds better than the one before. You really need to become interested in journalism; your writing is most interesting with a good touch of humor. How's your Italian coming along? You told us the cooking was improving. Good luck on mid-terms, and safe adventuring next week end. Love, Grandma M. |
| 5th March 2009 anonymous | - From: Just a midweek update Hey baby, nice ladle! |
| 23rd February 2009 Jackie Merz | - From: Cioa Bella Greetings, Clare! You are a great story teller. This is the first time I've had a chance to read your blog because I was in Chicago for 10 days. Now, I'm home and reliving all your adventures. Your photos are wonderful. So glad you had a chance to be in good shape for all that hiking and running. Eat all the good food and gelato you want because you'll run it off very fast. Will write you later today about visiting Palermo. I''ll do it fast because I know you need to get tickets. Grandma M. |
| 22nd February 2009 Tiffany | ..... - From: Ready, Set, Travel! Clare, I am amazed at your muscles being able to hold up the leaning tower of Pisa! Ha! |
| 22nd February 2009 Maria | BOOTS!!!! - From: Ready, Set, Travel! AMAZING!! I love them!!!! Good job!!! oh yeah and the historical stuff is pretty cool too, I guess, but not as cool as the boots!!!!! |
| 21st February 2009 zia maria | Ciao bellissima! - From: And the Journey Begins Way to go world traveler! Grandpa M is right about the butt-pinching Italians! Keep your hiney under close guard and keep having such a wonderful time. Love, Aunt Mary |
| 16th February 2009 Loetta Becherucci | Buon giorno - From: Cioa Bella Grandioso..divertirsi...so glad to hear about your adventures. Amo Grandma B |
| 16th February 2009 Holly | Happy belated Valentine's Day! - From: Cioa Bella Dearest Clare, I am soooo jealous of you, but know that this is SOO great for you to experience! How awesome!!! The run sounded lots of fun, and let people look at you funny-- because you are great!!! haha hope that the Italian band was good and they are good looking! I can't wait to hear fun stories about that! Ciao bella! Happy belated Valentine's Day! Te amos! Holls |
| 13th February 2009 Kelly | Yay! - From: And the Journey Begins I'm so glad you made it! I've been waiting and waiting for a post :) I can't believe you're chillin in Italy right now... so jealous! Keep having an amazing time and post lots of pictures! I can't wait til your next update. Happy Valentines Day tomorrow <3 |
| 12th February 2009 Tiffany | Ahh... - From: And the Journey Begins Clare you are so lucky to be over there! I am so glad that you made it to Italy safely and thanks for calling me before you left the country! I miss you already and Spanish is just not the same without you! I feel like the only one not being able to understand Seņora Ort! Ha-ha! Have fun this weekend and Happy Valentine's Day!!! I love you!-Tiff |
| 12th February 2009 Grandpa M | Santo Croce - From: And the Journey Begins Hey Clare bear Go back to Santo Croce. There a lot of very important, interesting folks buried under the floor of the Duomo and even more in the catecombs beneath the church. Great start!! Watch for those pinching guys on Vespas. Grandpa M |
| 12th February 2009 Bill Merz | Clare in Italy - From: And the Journey Begins Go Clare Bear! You and Reese look like trouble in the making. Have fun! Glad you found "Picallo Zio Guisepe Orso". Take care of him and he'll take care of you. STAY AWAY FROM ITALIAN MEN! Love Dad |
| 11th February 2009 BakoBill | Go Clare Bear - From: And the Journey Begins Go Clare! You and Reese look like trouble. Glad you found "Piccolo Zio Guiseppe Orso". Take care of him and yourself. Love Dad PS stay away from Italian men! |
| 11th February 2009 Angie | coool - From: And the Journey Begins so.. i got home from a boring day at school& i look at my emial, and i got excited when new mail came in and greeted me as "hello turd face". cooool real coool clare. |
| 11th February 2009 Loretta Becherucci | Grazie - From: And the Journey Begins Glad to hear you made it safe and sound. I didn't have a doubt that you would have problems. The Santa Croce Church has a leather shop and that is where I purchased by coat. Enjoy and God Bless. Grandma B |
| 11th February 2009 Ashlyn | Oooo... - From: And the Journey Begins Oh my gosh, Clare! I am SO jealous right now...it sounds amazing! Well, not the difficulties traveling, but everything else sounds amazing. I can't believe you two are actually over there! I shed a tear when I saw the picture of you two with your gelato, I miss you guys A LOT! :( Anyway, I'm glad you made it there safely, and I can't wait to hear about your next adventures! Eat some gelato and drink some champagne for me! ;) Love you both, Ashlyn |
| 10th February 2009 Maria | Hey!! - From: The Countdown Begins Clare Bear!! You are totally in Rome right now, and I'm stuck in A-town, so do us both a favor and live it up okay? |
| 7th February 2009 Grandpa M | - From: Trial Run Blog Two days until departure--have a terrific trip. Will be following your travels online. |
| 3rd February 2009 Holly | KANSAS ROCKS - From: The Countdown Begins So I L-O-V-E the picture of the Topeka Capital!!! You make me smile and I am totally going to miss you soooo soooo sooo much while you are gone... but thank goodness for technology! Good luck on your last day of work tomorrow! I am praying for you lots and lots. Don't ever forget that! Love, Jolly |
| 28th January 2009 Jackie Merz | - From: Trial Run Blog So glad you thought of this way to keep in touch while you travel. It won't be long now! |
| 15th January 2009 Tiff | YAY! - From: Trial Run Blog I'm trying this blog commenting thing...I hope it works! Miss you already!!!! |
| 15th January 2009 Holly | WOO HOO! - From: Trial Run Blog CLARE!!! I CAN NOW WRITE TO YOU THROUGH THIS!!! Miss and love you! |
| 15th January 2009 Clare Bear 357 | Got it! - From: Trial Run Blog Hey, got the comment! I think I'm starting to figure it out a little :) |
| 15th January 2009 Maria | HI!!! - From: Trial Run Blog Yay we can post on your blog now!! YAY!!!!! |
| 14th January 2009 Ashlyn | - From: Trial Run Blog Okay, this is my trial comment post. I hope it works. ;) |
| 14th January 2009 Clare Bear 357 | Test Comment - From: Trial Run Blog This is a test comment. |
| 13th January 2009 Merz Family | Chicago - From: Trial Run Blog Looks like you had fun! |