We should have named this blog Eight Months in Italy. When we began our “gap year” last March, some silly airline restriction wouldn't let us book our return for later than October 2010. But“Our Year in Italy” was the original plan and, besides, it sounded more solid, definite and lyrical, So that's what it became. We had no real clue where we'd go with blogging. Although I had been reading blogs for years (vicariously living in Italy via Michelle, Cherrye, Valerie, Nikki, Linda, Bryan, Laura and countless others), we had no idea whether we could make our adventures, observations and insights sound interesting enough to read about. But, alas, we've had lots of fun sharing our travels and have made new friends on this blog, so I guess we can conclude that it has been a very worthwhile endeavor.
We are now five weeks away from our departure (or is it our return?)
We still have a backlog of curious and interesting things to write about and loads more pictures to share. Hopefully we'll find the time to catch up regularly over the winter, so please do stick around. We have so totally enjoyed all your comments and this amazing opportunity to stay in touch with old friends and to make new ones. Thanks so much to you all. Ciao for now. See you soon.
So pleased that it has been a wonderful experience for you and has led to new exciting opportunities it was great to meet you both. You made it to Bomarzo then! Take Care.
ReplyDeleteTell us more! We all want to know how to have such a wonderful vacation.
ReplyDeleteGood grief, how did that time pass so quickly that you're approaching your return already?! Any chance you'll be able to make down south for a quick visit before you leave?? Would love to see you and show you Lucania!
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ReplyDeleteI can feel your pain...it's always hard for me to leave Italy. But you've made the most of your time here, it seems. Thanks so much for sharing your story, your photos, your thoughts....it's been a great adventure!
ReplyDeleteLinda, You and David have been part of our wonderful experience and we look forward to seeing you both again...,until next year there's always facebook and blogging! See ya there!
ReplyDeleteLakeviewer - it's all there in the archives...and if that's not enough for you, check out www.culturediscovery.com Thanks for stopping by :)
Valerie - hopefully next summer, when you'll both still be here, I'm sure!
Michael - awww shucks!
MaryBeth - there's more to come so please keep coming back!
You made our culture discovery experience so special. Thrilled that you are returning next year. What a team all of you at CD make.
ReplyDeleteNot going anywhere and look forward to your continued updates from wherever. Next up...transitioning back to USA and your reflections.
ReplyDelete- Maureen Kelly
hi barbara,How sweet of you! We too are thrilled to be coming back! How bout you?
ReplyDeleteMaureen, are we gonna get you over here next year? It's totally your kind of vacation!
Time flies by, eh? Seems only yesterday you were arriving in Viterbo...now you're leaving at the end of October. We miss living in Italy as well but we'll be back for R & D on our new Sardegna Coast to Coast to Coast cycling tour in November and Heather's working hard on some other projects that might let us return to La Bella Italia for more time than our "standard" bike tour season each summer. We're sure our paths will cross again -- it's truly a small world. Buona fortuna with the next phase of your lives!
ReplyDeleteHarry and Leather, Nice to hear from you again.I hope you can work out a way to stay longer too. We are too excited for words to be coming back next year. We will look forward to a reunion with you guys too. In bocca al lupo!
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