Thanks for sharing.... Hey Jason...well I have to say that I have throughly enjoyed every single one of your entries! thanks for sharing your experiences with those of us who read everyday! Sad to say that you will be coming home to crappy weather though..so...safe travelling and hopefully no delays on the way in!
Homeward bound Hi Jason:
'All good things come to an end' so they say -- now you're heading west to the great country of Canada -- it will be nice to see you home again -- lots of snow and ice waiting to welcome you, but you'll have lots of great memories to tide you over the rest of the winter.
I hope you have a pleasant, uninterrupted flight back. See you soon! Bye, N.
'David' Hi Jason:
Just looked up the masterpiece to refresh my memory -- had to be awesome, magnificient, thrilling to see the REAL thing -- I find sculpture endlessly fascinating -- the way these artists so meticulously depict the human form is absolutely miraculous, eh? Imagine the prodigious effort that must go into creating a work of art like this. It is so HUGE -- absolutely awe-inspiring.
Don't go wandering off tomorrow and miss you home flight (ha ha) .
Hope NL. won't be too tame for you now! Bye, N
Well jason, I have to say that I have certainly enjoyed reading your travel blog!! Just wonderful! You sound like me the day before travelling, dont want to venture too far just in case! I do hope that you have a safe and uneventful trip home....and that the plane is quiet enough for you to sleep alllll the way home! safe travels my friend! Can't wait to read your last blog entry for this adventure!
Going strong! Hi Jason:
I see you're not slowing down --intending to get every little bit of this vacation -- you've got a few battle scars --the skin does dry out with constant exposure to the weather day in and day out -- used to happen to me years and years ago when I was on the berry field about 10 hours a day (groan)
I've got a job waiting for you when you come back. I went into Can. Tire to buy a cover for my snow blower -- got one but noticed the 'clearance' rack. There was this Lexmark 310 for taking photos directly out of the camera. It was marked off at $20.00 so I thought I'd get it. When I opeed it, of course, installing it seemed like flying a jet to me (ha ha) so I'll have to get you at it if you have time.
Had a couple of snow storms and my wrists are VERY painful handling the shovel. Lovely p..m. today though -- sunny and warm +5C.
Yes, I thought it was Lori S.
Bye for now, thanks for e-mail. N
heya jason...well just after looking at the city of Padua...well..I can certainly understand how you can be chrurched out! here were 27 photos of the city on this page...and I would say that 25 of them were churches.....lol....wow....even I would be churched out at all of that!
Well I just have to say that the Scrovegni Chapel is a breathtaking place and I am so jealous that you were there in person to see it. I figured that I am going to google every place that you have been so tha I can see exactly what you mean when you write! Phenomenal! Can't wait for your next entry from Pisa.....You know...there is a place in Ottawa that sells gelato...best ever!! LOL although I am sure not as good as the authentic Italaian made.....safe trip home on Monday Jason!
Italian baymen? Hi Jason:
Another interesting commentary. Your experiences and adventures are many and varied. Had to laugh at your dilemma with roommate -- hard to be a match for it, eh? The European transportation system is exercising your wits but you're winning out there.
I'm looking forward to the pics of the marvelous scenery you're seeing -- sounds just fabulous. You're taking it all in -- down to the very last Italian outport (ha ha).
Bye, N.
You made me late for work Okay,
I fell behind on your blog; I admit it. So I had to catch up and now I've made myself late for work.
I'm putting the blame for this directly at your feet!
So jealous Jason! Sounds like you are having a fabulous time.
I would venture a guess that even with your tight wad tendencies it wasn't a cheap trip!
Glad to know Jeff made it back to Canada all in one piece!
So envious Wow!
I laughed quite a bit outloud on this one! It amused me greatly.
One thing I forgot to comment on in earlier blog was the free toilet! Those should be mandatory I think :)
Washing with your clothes on.... definitley unique.
No sitting for the whole; definitley a pain.
Zou are having a good time I think that was my favorite part. The "zou".
I'm so jealous of the skiing; it's my new thing to be jealous of .
Not quite so jealous of you bumming rides off of complete strangers who don't speak English.... I don't think we'd travel well together!
Quiet Padua Hi Jason:
Time to get a breather from all the exciting things you've seen -- bike ride is good -- easy on the feet.
Had a note from Jeffrey this a.m. He was leaving Ottawa last night --ran into your dad there -- neat!
We're into a nasty snow and windstorm today - 100kph -- I was just out clearing away around the jeep --had a hassle yesterday with the blower --rag caught around the augur -- got it cleared and parked by the door but decided it wasn't worth the effort of 'unpacking' it --used the shovel --waiting now for Jodi -- I'm stranded. I'd like some of that mild Italian weather. You count your blessings!
Bye, Nan
Jason, I am thoroughly enjoying reading your blog. Sounds like a wonderful vacation. Hope to see some pictures when you get back. Take care of yourself, Helen
No stone unturned Hi Jason:
Sure enjoying your travel commentary --really funny sometimes --good trick washing your clothes ON. I don't think it would satisfy your mom though -- you've TEMPORARY escaped the clutches of authority. You don't seem to be ready to call it a day --sad at the thought of returning to real life. You don't miss a thing do you, even wearing your feet to the bone --very funny about the seats!
--wonderful to be young and energetic. Carpe diem all the way!
Go easy on that Italian Ice Cream -- too much of a good thing will make you fat.
You dad is off to a Waste Management Convention this week. Nice to get away from the snow --we're in for another big storm tomorrow night (ugh). Think of us suffering here.
Bye, Nan
Stunned once again.... Wow jason....you are certainly having an experience of a lifetime!! Even though your poor feet are most likely hurting like hell, I am certain you wouldnt change a thing! Although I do have to say...not allowed to sit on the steps??? I find that really odd...and to have to pay 15 bucks to sit down in a bar?? Oh my.....keep blogging and I will keep reading.....and I am sure you will be happy when you get home! Can't wait to see your pictures! Have a terrific day tomorrow!
Lori
Moving along Hi Jason:
You've arrived in sunny Italy. Yeah, these train times ARE amusing --typlical European. I wouldn't mind if they were guaranteed to leave at that precise SECOND but the're not --far from it. Oh welll, 'When in Rome . . .' so they say.
You like the Italian food? Very tasty sounding -- likely fattening (ha ha).
Had Dave and your dad for lunch -- glad to see them. It's snowed all day -- the load of junks I got yesterday are buried in it. (ugh) I thought I might get a few days clear to move a lot of it, but no, Murphy's Law prevails. I hauled in about enough for 3 days last night. Saw the twins' photos taken in Gander -- one of you with a very happy face. You're right, they're redder than ever now --great looking babies though.
You've still got a lot to see before you get back to NL. How're you gonna stand the monotony after the adventures you've had? Make the best of it. Bye, N
Very moving... Jason, after reading this latest entry I found myself totally enthralled in every word. I could feel the desperation that I am certain that many of those people in the camps felt....and agree whole-heartedly when you ask..how can people do this to other people?
Looking forward to your next entry!
Safe trip to Italy
Hello Munich! Hi Jason:
Thanks for the Ljubljana pronunciation-- a tough one. I thought the Scotch had some dandies but nothing like this!
Now you're visiting a place I've actually BEEN in so I can imagine your surroundings. Beautiful city, clean, well-laid out. Language MUCH easier to decipher.
Enjoy your time there -- following your progress with interest.
Bye, N.
hahahahahaha this was hilarious to read with the y's and z's mixed up. I think you should do that for all your entries :)
Sounds like you're having fun! Can't wait to see pictures!
Lori
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Hey Jason...well I have to say that I have throughly enjoyed every single one of your entries! thanks for sharing your experiences with those of us who read everyday! Sad to say that you will be coming home to crappy weather though..so...safe travelling and hopefully no delays on the way in!