If you didn't have a schedule, what do you think your schedule would be? That's our life these days. Of course, we're five different people, so we'd have five different schedules ... or at least two ~ 'grown-ups' & kids'. Charlie and I wake up, have coffee & breakfast, and then decide who has the toughest task of the day ~ waking the children.
We drove from southeastern Switzerland into a part of northern Italy called Sud Tirol. It was a blend of Germany & Italy, so it was slightly strange. German language, German architecture, German efficiency, but lots of pizzerias, vineyards, and Italian license plates. There were still gorgeous mountain towns and we had a beautiful one night stay in Merano. Then we headed south to a town between Venice and Verona called Vicenza (Mary is thoroughly confused, too). A friend of mine from high school married a wonderful Italian man and she runs a B&B in an 18th century villa. http://www.italialodging.com/est/villapasini/ It has been another incredible reunion and I feel so fortunate to reconnect with an important part of my past. (Jane can't wait to see my old photo albums now!)
Once again, we were in a cultural haven when we travelled to Venice, but a highlight was learning that our water taxi driver (Matteo with wavy long hair) had seen the Italian Job filming as well as hosting Brad Pitt on his boat last year. These are the memories that we will keep ~ the art history is all mooshing together. :)
I believe we're going to a place without Internet for the next few days, so don't forget about us. We'll write again when we're able.
4 comments:
Dearest Colleen et al,
I love your blog and read it frequently. I am so happy you are having a wonderful time -what an experience.
Colleen, I Miss You !!! and think about you every day. Tom and I are off to Paris. I can't seem to find your email so when you have time write and i will follow suit. Until then take care and hugs and love to all of you. XOXO
PS Great Pictures !!
I can't believe it!!!!! We just missed you in Venice!!! We stayed in a hotel built in 1288 right by the Rialto bridge! We left Oct 1. Mary, I too thought one of the best parts about being Italy was trying to figure out how to flush the toilets. Have you run into those where you have to squat over the hole in the floor? Is that too graphic?
We, traveling with Chuck and Carolyn Reed, had a great time in Rome, Florence, Cinque Terra, Sienna,Tucany's various towns, and Venice. Again, I'm very green with envy, but read your blog with great interest and love for you all.
Hugs to everyone,
Karen
hey guys i signed up again so i could leave you comments but this time i wrote all the info down in a place i couldn't loose! well we all miss you very much! and i hope to hear from you soon and i am so happy to see all the pictures and hear all the great stories of the amazing places you guys have gone too! miss you and can't wait to hear more love always me!
Hello Hildeburns,
Looks like an incredible family experience, what a wonderful thing to do. And I must truly congratulate Charlie for quitting 'the industry' before all heck broke loose. Surely the good Lord was looking out for you, but what about the rest of us? JimatLegend
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