We have bid a reluctant farewell to Italy which we just loved. Spent the day in transit yesterday travelling from Cinque Terre to Marseille where we are picking up our rental car this morning.
Italy really was wonderful. The moment we arrived in Cinque Terre, we decided we wanted to stay more than 2 nights. Unfortunately, we were tied into the car rental and couldn't. We were walking to our apartment when we heard a voice call Laura's name and there was Steffi. It was like the last year just melted away. It was great to see her. We had two part and one full day there. Our pictures will not be able to do the beauty of the site justice but here's one to whet your appetite. Spent the full day walking the trail between Monterossa and Vernazza. It took 2 1/2 hrs to hike 3 km but believe us when we tell you it was a straight up and down 3 kms! For various reasons, (started late, long patio break on the seaside after the first hike and dusk coming on) we only completed the one section and will have to return another year.
We have been very pleased with our accommodations. In Cinque Terre we were literally beside the Ligurian Sea and fell asleep to the sound of the waves. Have been eating out a bit more recently due to lack of easy access to grocery stores. Needless to say the wine continues to impress us all as well. We will let you know how the french wines compare.
Ton, glad to hear that you made your television debut. I look forward to hearing all about it. For those interested, my butt is on the mend...finally. I think that the hiking,massages and of course, the wines, have all been very healing. Our colds are almost gone ...Julie started it...but all is well. Looking forward to sharing the memories with everyone when we return home. Give my boys a hug for me.
We will post when we have a chance again. Looking forward to the cottage in Provence and yes, enjoying wine by the fireplace...is there a pattern here?
The other pictures are from Tuscany and Pisa.
Enjoy
Au revoir for now from France
love from
The Girls
P.S. Laura & Julie are hoping someone is taping Grey's Anatomy for us.
4 comments:
Lest you be concerned about what you're missing in Canada, the answer is "not much". Economic meltdown, cool weather (-1C tonight), and endless political squabbling and rhetoric.
On the bright side, you have a lot to look forward to on your return. The temperature in Ottawa is supposed to be 21C on Friday, there is a website (www.voteforenvironment.ca) that suggests, riding by riding, how best to vote to defeat the Conservatives, and there should be turkeys on the table (and probably soon in Parliament, too).
Looking forward to seeing the many gigabytes of photos. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Hi girls, those picture are just beautiful. Man I wish I was with you guys, but I would needs some kind of transportation cause you all now I would not be able to walk the miles you guys are doing. Julie I spoke to your Mom and she said that she is taping Grey's for you so I I didn't. I just got your post card Thanks. Miss you girls.
Hi Gals, the pictures are spectacular ...not sure if Laura is doing all the commentary but someone has a career waiting for them as a 'Travel Journalist'. Glad to hear everything is going so well!
Dave Mac
PS. Jules, thanks for the birthday wishes. By the way and as you predicted, Amy is moving on to another office.
Hey, must be kinda sad winding down your trip. You'll come back to some pretty awesome weather - sunny and 19! Looking forward to a crowd at the cottage and looking forward to seeing you. Safe trip XO
Samn'Gord
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