Sunday, March 25, 2012

We've decided

This is where we're going:

Venice - wander, get lost on purpose, see colourful houses on the lagoon islands, see (maybe ride) gondolas, eat pasta
Bologna - food tour, market tour, cooking classes, eat pasta
Florence - see David, Gelato Crawl (GTS!),  photography/walking tour, eat pasta
Cassino - bittersweet but necessary... short stop to pay respect to an uncle who died in WWII
Amalfi Coast - boat tour, check out where the olives and lemons grow (likely gone by the time we get there), eat pizza and pasta
Istanbul - to see if you're paying attention


You may notice that we'll be pretty light on some of the typical tourist attractions on this trip.  Ginny, my aunt, and I are eerily similar and we agree that we'd rather learn about the culture and see the scenery than to stand in line.  David is the exception, because his life-long residence on Ginny's bucket list is our reason for going to Italy.  We do want to learn all about Italian food, however.  And eat a lot of it.


Edited to add:
Isobel from IsobelandCat’s blog is remembering her kitty tonight.  She is asking that we all join in and light a candle today and tonight and put it in a window to remember the pets in our own lives and to remember Cat too. She suggests we all clink a glass of something of your choice. 
So, here's to you Winston & Clementine, Millie, Mourning, Oliver, Ellie, Mystery, Asparagus (Gussie), Raisin and Lulu.  I miss you all.

3 comments:

  1. The Amalfi Coast! Ooolalalah!!

    Eat Pasta and photography tour. Sounds absolutley wonderous :)

    Janice could you light a candle today somewhere safe away from the Three Furry Yahoos for Pet Remembrance Day?

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  2. I will do. It'll need to be up high, out of kitty reach, but I have lots of past furry friends to remember.

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  3. OOOh! Italy is next on our list. We are like you, we don't usually do the touristy things but there are some that are a must. The Parthenon in Greece, for example (so crowded! but worth it). I cannot wait to hear about your trip.

    *clink* to two of my best friends, Winston & Katie

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