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From Blog: Answering Questions

18th June 2010

Errors
In the interests of clarity, I'd like to fix a few errors my sister posted 1. The "dots" on the shirts: Frankly, there is just no other way to distinguish between the Zombies and the Werewolves. The dots just do the trick. 2. "Wearing something around your neck". Ever hear of a "necktie party"? I guess you didn't hear about the convictions. We'll miss you guys. 3. Is it hard to get train reservations? This is a made-up question. She posted it to brag about her abilities to get along in Italian. In, fact, I think she really does understand. Well done, Jeannie! Ciao, Baby! Pastafazool!! 4. Driving in Italy is EXACTLY as difficult as driving in California: Brakes on the left, gas on the right. Same-o, same-o. 5. Packing for 10 weeks in a duffle bag: C'MON!!! If you have any idea the cost of the trip you will know intuitively that she had to sell everything else. One thing you can say about poverty -- it's damn convenient!!! I'm starving. When are you coming home? Little Shale misses you! Love, Linda

From Blog: Answering Questions

17th June 2010

Speaking Italian
You're right Connie, in the bigger cities, more folks speak italian but in the villiages like Colonnella, Giulianova and even here in Tuscany not many people speak English...maybe a few words, but not much. I must say that my Italian has improved from nothing basically to where we can get around. In the evenings the father of the owner of this Agriturissimo, Luciano who is 70 comes to the door about 10:30 at night and knocks and asks everyone to come out and have "grappa" with him in the courtyard ;-) I can speak enough Italian to let him know that we appreciate the invite but....we're sleeping! Connie, you and Larry would love it at Cretaiole. I'll tell you more and show you pics when we return.

From Blog: Florence to Pienza- Cretaiole Our Home for the Week

17th June 2010

Tomb of the Unknown Composer??
Can this be true?? ;-)

From Blog: Florence to Pienza- Cretaiole Our Home for the Week

16th June 2010

Connie
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How's your Italian?
I'm in awe of the trains, planes, buses, etc. Not that many people speak English in Italy! Your Tuscan interlude looks absolutely delicious in so many ways. Have a wonderful week. Bongiourno.

From Blog: Florence to Pienza- Cretaiole Our Home for the Week

16th June 2010

The well
You didn't say if the ancient well was functioning. Did you drink from it? The land does look beautiful. When you're in Salzburg be sure you visit the Tomb of the Unknown Composer. Glad you're having a good time. Do you weigh 300 yet??

From Blog: Florence to Pienza- Cretaiole Our Home for the Week

8th June 2010

HEY!
HEY!!! A plate of spaghetti!!! Now THERE'S something you don't see everyday in California! Wow, St. Peter's is fabulous. I hope you took 1,000 pictures. DON'T FORGET TO BUY ME AN UMBRELLA IN FIRENZA!!

From Blog: Vatican City

3rd June 2010

gabi frost
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Salzburg arrival
Hi Jean, I have been following your blog. Sounds like you have a very ineresting time and fun. Look forward to meeting you soon. for some reason I cannot reply to your emails.You wrote your arrival in Salzburg on June 20th would be on the train that arrives at 17h48. Time is ok but I thought you'll arrive on June 19th ? Kind regards Gabi

From Blog: Genealogy: Colonnella and Giulianova, Italy

3rd June 2010

Claudia
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THIS IS FASCINATING!
What a wonderful and productive trip you made to your homeland. You have to be thrilled to learn all these things about your family. See you soon!!!

From Blog: Genealogy: Colonnella and Giulianova, Italy

29th May 2010

Picture postcard
Hey Linda, glad you like the photo, one of my best if I do say so ;-) This whole city is like a picture postcard. I would love to come back here with you for a couple of weeks. You would love it, love it.

29th May 2010

Restaurants in Venice
Hi Connie, as to your question about restaurants in Venice, unfortunately we are not the folks to ask ;-) I'm afraid our dining has been limited to pasta and baguettes at small places that are very touristy. Which makes sense since we've been trying to get in all the "must sees" in 3 days. I'd suggest getting our your Zagat guide and you can let us know where to go next time!

27th May 2010

Connie
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La Serenissima
Love that city and know you will too. Let us know if you find any special restaurants,etc. We'll be there for 4 days in September. Ciao!

27th May 2010

Is that a postcard?
That picture from your bedroom window is so perfect, it looks like a postcard. 3 days isn't enough.

27th May 2010

Elaine
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operas and gondolas
Hi Jean and Cope, Wow your trip sounds so fantastic! On the note operas and gondolas, Max took Alexis out on a gondola on the Naples (CA) canal two days ago, and under the 4th bridge he got on his knee and put the ring on her finger. I am here in LB for the Memorial Day weekend with them. Continued safe travels!

27th May 2010

Elaine
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postcards!
Benji got two postcards this week! He loves them! Keep them coming! We love to read your blog... living vicariously through you! Continue to have fun! Love, Elaine, Steve, and Ben.

27th May 2010

Bring home a to go box
FRAUD!! FRAUD!! You're not in Greece, you big fat liars!!! You're on your back patio on Jazmine Trail! I recognize all of you in your natural habitat! And bring me the to go box with the Greek Salad. I bet you picked it up in Surprise.

From Blog: Greek Food and Wandering

27th May 2010

Janet and Diane
If Janet and Diane do get here, please tell them to e-mail me. We are in an apartment next to La Fenice Theatre. We would LOVE to have lunch with them or something and swap travel tales. We just got here and love it. We leave on the 30th for Giulianova. Jean

From Blog: Greek Food and Wandering

26th May 2010

Connie
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Wonderful Greek Food
Isn't Greek food just the best? Our cruise stops as Corfu as well; can't wait. You had a nice blog on Mykonos, but I wonder did you also go to Santorini? We only stopped at Santorini last cruise but it was one of the best and most memorable shore excursions of the trip. Have fun ... and keep writing. We just love to read about your adventures.

From Blog: Greek Food and Wandering

26th May 2010

Sandy
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Venice
Diane and Janet will be in Venice at the same time as you. They leave there for home on the 31st, have also been touring the Greek isles, Diane giving talks along the way. Safe travels, all. Love, Sandy

From Blog: Greek Food and Wandering

24th May 2010

Kitties?
I hope the kitties aren't starving strays. If they are, put them in your bag and bring them to me. And if the fresh vegetables look REALLY good, bring me some of them, too. I feel like I'm shopping on-line! And some of that beautiful jewelry and clothing would be nice too. Something colorful~ I'm not picky. Where are you going next?

From Blog: Easy Mykonos

24th May 2010

120 steps?
120 crummy steps? WIMPS!! I guess you have fogotten the 14 million steps to Sacre Coeur! And you did THAT unaided (though we did gripe). The picture is terrific, I can't take my eyes off it! Carry on!- Love, Linda

From Blog: 120 Steps!! Up, Up to the Parthenon

24th May 2010

Russ
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Help?
Jean, I am wondering how you got the old man up 120 stairs... did you hire some "beef steaks" to carry him? :) r

From Blog: 120 Steps!! Up, Up to the Parthenon

21st May 2010