I too am full of excitement about our trip to Italy. It's my first time too! I think our itinerary is absolutely fabulous. I am prepared to be on sensory overload the whole time and am keeping myself (relatively) sane with the thought that it's just my first trip and will go again, so I don't have to see everything this time.
In addition to all the sites, a major source of delight for me is that I will meet Italian cousins (mother's side) in Genoa. I've made copies of some old family pictures for them so they can see a bit of what became of their great, great (great?) uncle Agostino and his family in America. I expect this will be great fun. It's already gotten me in touch with cousins in this country I haven't seen or talked to in years.
That's it for now. Gotta go. Still cleaning house, haven't started packing yet.
Rosemary
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Tomorrow: Italy
Does anyone else remember the PBS show about Sister Wendy and her European adventure? She is a Carmelite nun who studied European art endlessly and, being cloistered, certainly never dreamed that one day someone would spring for her to actually go to Europe. There was a camera at her back as she perused the art museums of Europe. She ended up as the star of her own special, and these were the days before reality t.v., which only goes to show that you never know what's coming. An intelligent individual, Sister Wendy knew that the show was what was hanging on the walls.
Today, I am Sister Wendy. I'm going to Europe tomorrow and it's my very first time. I have so little knowledge of the art but knowing is different than feeling and I'll pick up the vibe (whether I want to or not). Sandwiched in between Rome and Florence are two weeks of Tuscany and Cinque Terre, which we hear are two of the loveliest places on earth.
I am ready with my Territory Ahead and Macy's wardrobe. There's a lot of color (for me) coordination and scarves to tie the whole look together. I'm repulsed by my big flat Keens shoes, even though they're new, but I do want to report in that I'm taking a pair of cool short black boots. Yes, they're sensible, but there's a little style worked in there, too. The touring wardrobe is in a 21 inch carry on, by the way (and thanks to Kathy).
For plane trip entertainment, I've downloaded a 1968 radio interview of the Dark Shadows cast onto my ipod. Kathy, the smart one, has downloaded onto our ipods a lot of Rick Steve's Italy information. Rosemary has taken the flight from Seattle to Amsterdam many times and assures us movies (let's hope it's not "Juno" again) and tells us that time will fly.
See you in Rome.
Today, I am Sister Wendy. I'm going to Europe tomorrow and it's my very first time. I have so little knowledge of the art but knowing is different than feeling and I'll pick up the vibe (whether I want to or not). Sandwiched in between Rome and Florence are two weeks of Tuscany and Cinque Terre, which we hear are two of the loveliest places on earth.
I am ready with my Territory Ahead and Macy's wardrobe. There's a lot of color (for me) coordination and scarves to tie the whole look together. I'm repulsed by my big flat Keens shoes, even though they're new, but I do want to report in that I'm taking a pair of cool short black boots. Yes, they're sensible, but there's a little style worked in there, too. The touring wardrobe is in a 21 inch carry on, by the way (and thanks to Kathy).
For plane trip entertainment, I've downloaded a 1968 radio interview of the Dark Shadows cast onto my ipod. Kathy, the smart one, has downloaded onto our ipods a lot of Rick Steve's Italy information. Rosemary has taken the flight from Seattle to Amsterdam many times and assures us movies (let's hope it's not "Juno" again) and tells us that time will fly.
See you in Rome.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
13 days and counting
Since web access may be a problem in some places, our blogging capability could be diminished! I'm testing out blogging via email and text. Let's see if this actually posts.
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