Blogs from Abruzzo, Italy, Europe - page 6

Advertisement

Europe » Italy » Abruzzo » Pescara October 18th 2007

I cant believe another month has gone by, and way too fast. And what an amazingly busy and wonderful month its been... Firstly I went to Pisa!!! That place is incredible. And I can now say I sat and ate a panini infront of the Leaning tower of Pisa :) Oh yeah! lifes good! haha So my host brother moved to a University up the North of Italy and we had an excuse to have a bit of a road trip. We drove through Tuscany and made our way up to La Spezia. That city is soo beautiful. I think its proberly my favourite city so far in Italia, which is really saying something, cause to me every city is so incredible breath-takingly beautiful. Its one of those cities that in my opinion has everything. Its ... read more
Do the lean!
A little kiwi girl...
Pisa

Europe » Italy » Abruzzo September 24th 2007

I went down to the town in Abruzzo in the Spring of 2007 where my friend, Giorgio comes from. His little cousin had his christening, so I went down with him and his wife Federica for the weekend. It was a blast, we went out a couple of times on 'the strip' (reminiscent to Las Vegas) and went to a family dinner with Giorgino's family which is always a good time. ... read more
me and uncle George
Fedina!
View of Castel

Europe » Italy » Abruzzo » Pescara September 23rd 2007

Well today its exactly a month since I arrived in Italia! And what an incredibly awesome, and emotional month its been. I feel like ive seen and done so many things already. And im very happy to say that im nearly adjusted to the Italian way of life. The scary driving, the sleeping hours(or basically the hours that you dont sleep), the food, and in general the difference of the society, because as ive said many times, its incredibly different to little ol' NZ. But of course.. I still walk around barefoot, all the time. Including yesterday during my two hour walk home from school. New Zealand represent! So last night I went out to a restourant with my brother and his mates. I had an AWESOME time. Everyone always wants to talk to me and ... read more
At a bar for happy hour...
Dinner at my casa
Julia and Lulia

Europe » Italy » Abruzzo » L'Aquila September 15th 2007

WELL...WE'RE ON THE LAST LEG OF OUR TOUR...AND FINISHING UP IN L'AQUILA...NEXT TO ROMA!!! THEN HOME TO SEE MY WONDERFUL FAMILY!!! IT HAS BEEN THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME AND GETTING TO EXPERIENCE THE REAL ITALIA HAS BEEN SOOOOO EXCITING! WE HAVE BEEN NON STOP EATING, WINE TASTING, AND SHOPPING!!! CHITARA OUR TOUR GUIDE HAS BEEN PHENOMENAL!!!! SHE KEEPS US GOING SOOO MUCH WE CAN BARELY MAKE IT UPSTAIRS TO OUR ROOMS AT NIGHT TO LAY OUR HEADS DOWN...I HOPE YOU'VE ENJOYED THE PICS OF THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SIDE. TODAY WE HAD THE ABSOLUTE BEST RAVIOLIS AND ADMIRED ALL THE FAMOUS FILEGREE JEWELRY!!! IT'S JUST AMAZING HOW DELICATE AND DETAILED THESE PIECES ARE! JULIE KEEPS ASKING FOR MORE WINE AND THEY KEEP TELLING HER THE BOTTLE IS EMPTY...BUT SHE STILL INSISTS!!! WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT PICTURE??? ... read more
For the non italians!!!
Cheese Factory
More Breathe-Taking Scenery

Europe » Italy » Abruzzo September 13th 2007

Hello from Italia...We are having a GREAT time and eating SOOOOOO MUCH!!! Our first half of the trip has been fanstasic and we're truly getting to know the Italian culture by heart!!! Here are some pictures from the frist few days of our trip!! ... read more

Europe » Italy » Abruzzo September 13th 2007

The piazza was a place we spent a few nights eating the best pasteries and tasting wine on the piazzo!!! The people were soooo nice and we just couldn't have asked for a better tour guide!!!... read more
More pics!!
Atri and Pescara
Julie trying her hand at Pasta making with Grandma Lidia!

Europe » Italy » Abruzzo September 8th 2007

You know what I really love about being one of the only non-italians in my area. The fact that I can get anyway with ANYTHING. Simply just because of that fact that im a foreigner. For example walking barefoot around Taremo yesterday. One of the most beautiful and captivating cities in the world, and I can say I walked barefoot around it. Oh Yeah! Sure I was getting the most weirdest looks from EVERYBODY but I would just tell people its a perfectly normal thing in New Zealand. I think that me having light blue eyes, white-ish skin(only compared to Italians!), and light brown hair is definitly an advantage because therefore people know that im a foreigner, and I can get away with anything I desire! The other night we went to a little bar and ... read more
Valentino Exhibition
Many many people
Cheers to Rome!

Europe » Italy » Abruzzo September 5th 2007

Well after all that anticipating(3-4years, no biggy), I have finally arrived in Italia!! Now I tried my hardest not to have any expectations of Italy and I thourght I had done a good job. That is until I arrived in Italy. Its extremely different to what I could have ever imagined and the famous exchange student quote is really coming in handy... 'Its not better, its not worse, its just different'. And thats how I want to describe Italy. Ill start with Rome. One word.. Belissimo! Of course im sure most people know of the beauty of the colosseum and the ancient architecture but Wow you have to see it to believe it. When I arrived I was greated with a lovely temperature of 38 degrees, (which was exactly to my liking after the cold NZ ... read more
When in Rome..
View from my balcony
Hot stuff, sì!!??

Europe » Italy » Abruzzo » Gran Sasso September 1st 2007

Only a short time until we arrive in Roma! ... read more

Europe » Italy » Abruzzo » Gran Sasso September 1st 2007

It's been several months of anticipation and we are READY to go! Just a few more days until we get on the plane and get out of dodge!!!... read more




Tot: 0.25s; Tpl: 0.006s; cc: 8; qc: 79; dbt: 0.1787s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.2mb