bye bye winter!

Happy to say that the winter season has come to an end, at least that's what the weather Bureau is saying. We have been out enjoying the warm weather and some of the great areas around Australia. We visited the Noosa National Park and I must say everyone should get there if they can. The park is amazing because you can walk the park along the shore or take the more nature route either way its a must when in Australia. We plan this year to take more day, weekend trips around as we have realized that there is so much to see. We are planning a four day trip to Sydney in November, so if anyone has any 'MUST SEES' feel free to drop me a line. Here are some pics, cheers.

Ciao

E&R

pick up the phone, send an email, send snail mail, send a fax

This is a question for all my expats who have left their home to explore and live life abroad, wherever that may be. Now that I am down in Australia exploring and living life I am finding so much harder to keep in touch with friends and family overseas, particularly in N.America. I am trying to figure out what it is that's making it so difficult. It seems like the further I move away from home the more FRIENDS and FAMILY disconnect:( One would think with all the technology out there keeping in touch wouldn't be so hard but it sure is proving difficult. I know the time zone is a big thing but that shouldn't excuse anyone from going out of their way to pick up the phone or send an email to say "hello". And you know when you move away you get "save me a bed, I am coming to visit" one year in and no one has made there way down to visit us. Anyway, that's my rant for the day. Any suggestions, ideas or comments are welcome.

ciao
E&R

Bologna

One of your day trips we decided to take a short drive to Bologna. Mainly because I wanted to take a shopping trip to Mango jeans..lol. I convinced the OH to visit the city only for that reason. We were quite surprised once we arrived to see such a lovely little city with what appeared to be a hugh student population. As we all know Bologna is known for its wonderful cuisine but unfortunately we didn't get a chance to taste what the city has to offer. We ate the famous tigelle con affettato e squacquerone (cheese) and boy was it hummy and cheap. We also took a short drive up to see basilica di San Luca which also provides you with a wonderful view of the city. Here are some pics of the wonderful day. ciao

E&R

Why I haven't fell in love with Venezia

When we were living in Italy we attempted to visit Venezia a couple times a year, always the idea of my OH. I have never really liked Venezia but thought maybe one day I will fall in love with the place. Well, it hasn't happened yet and I am not sure it will happen. Here are some lol pics of our day trip to Venezia.

Ciao

E&R

Only in Italy!

honey where can we park the scooter?

why not make money off tourist

FOOD, oh how I love food

lol. We have been eating our hearts out and trying to attend as many sagra's as possible. The food is delicious, cheap and fun is always had. Here are some pics of the last sagra we attended Sagra Valle S. Giorgio.

Ciao
E&R

Friends we love!

small spaces

What a noticable difference between our apartment in Australia and our apartment here in Italy. E's trying to get over how small the bathroom is here eventhough its the bathroom he has always used...lol. Its these small things you notice when you travel. Everything is going good here in Italy, "che caldo africano" which means the HEAT WAVE has arrived. Surprisingly I don't feel the heat as much since I have been exposed to the Australian heat. With no AC and the fan blowing dust in my face I am sure I will survive. I continue to shop my heart out and we continue to eat, sleep and enjoy the company of our friends. Below our some pics of beautiful Padova.

Ciao E&R

piazza della frutta @ night

piazza dei signori @ night

i HEART ITALY

We are here in beautiful Italy and so far so good. Our flight was good, no problems with luggage or seating (exist rows seats baby!). Now that we are here and we have been able to get out and see and eat everything in sight I must say Italy is MY HOME!. I just love everything about it.

E is trying to readjust to the chaos. Driving, he finds in chaotic because down under the people drive in order, here in Italy, its madness. Its nice to see people dressed 'proper', with shoes by the way. I took some pics of our first briosche con crema and capuccino. We have many friends and family gatherings to attend and I would like to take a few day trips around Italy so I will update with more pics soon. Ciao for now..

baci

E&R