I hope these posts have been interesting; thanks to everyone who read them and shared my 60th birthday with me.
Over and out!
- Posted by Neil
Sunday, August 19, 2012
ABF
Having just paid R 45 for a cup of coffee - a large one - combined with the decent sleep I had on the flight from Milan, I am perky and ready for the last leg to Jozi. The flight leaves at 10:15 and I should be home for supper.
I hope these posts have been interesting; thanks to everyone who read them and shared my 60th birthday with me.
Over and out!
- Posted by Neil
I hope these posts have been interesting; thanks to everyone who read them and shared my 60th birthday with me.
Over and out!
- Posted by Neil
Arrivederci Italy
I love traveling but must admit that going there is much more exciting than going home. However, if I think about it a bit that isn't totally correct; the feeling of excitement when heading out on holiday is most probably because the drudgery of travel has been forgotten since the last time. The reason why the home coming doesn't seem so exciting is because, by now the gilt has worn off and all that I want to do is get home to the ones I love. Right now I wish that scientists would come up with an instant form of travel - just dial in the destination, climb into the capsule and press the button to end up anywhere in the world. It would be invaluable for return journeys.
Anyway, I am sitting in the departures hall at Malpensa waiting for check-in which will be in 2 hours time. Yippee, 2 hours in Malpensa; how will I fit in all the fun?
Apparently they offer 15 minutes free wi-fi so I will save that to chat to Rose and then post this to my blog. My supper options here are limited, but I see there is a large yellow M in the corner. I can hardly wait.
Italy is damned hot during August and they don't seem to concern themselves that there is no (working) air conditioning. On the train it was like a sauna, luckily the bus was OK but here at the airport I am back in the sauna. I pity the poor sod who has to sit next to me for 6 hours to Dubai. Maybe I can have a head-to-toe wash in the WC on the plane. It should be possible if joining the mile high club is. I'll let you know.
- Posted by Neil
Anyway, I am sitting in the departures hall at Malpensa waiting for check-in which will be in 2 hours time. Yippee, 2 hours in Malpensa; how will I fit in all the fun?
Apparently they offer 15 minutes free wi-fi so I will save that to chat to Rose and then post this to my blog. My supper options here are limited, but I see there is a large yellow M in the corner. I can hardly wait.
Italy is damned hot during August and they don't seem to concern themselves that there is no (working) air conditioning. On the train it was like a sauna, luckily the bus was OK but here at the airport I am back in the sauna. I pity the poor sod who has to sit next to me for 6 hours to Dubai. Maybe I can have a head-to-toe wash in the WC on the plane. It should be possible if joining the mile high club is. I'll let you know.
- Posted by Neil
Location:Malpensa Airport
Friday, August 17, 2012
The Last Supper - in Parma and Italy
Now that was a meal to remember Parma by!
Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano starter followed by a pizza with Rocket and wait for it - Parmigiano Reggiano shaved over the top. Most probably not an ideal diet plan for the longer term, but as a last supper it was really special. I skipped dessert and finished off with an espresso. Delightful!
Oh, and then I had some gelato on the way back to the hotel.
Before supper I took some quite interesting shots - I think, of some of the lovely old buildings with their colors and features highlighted by the late afternoon sun.
Parma has grown on me and is revealing itself slowly. A shy city that doesn't immediately reveal its best features. I have just part of tomorrow morning to see the rest before my train at 13:35 and hope I continue to be surprised.
- Posted by Neil
Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano starter followed by a pizza with Rocket and wait for it - Parmigiano Reggiano shaved over the top. Most probably not an ideal diet plan for the longer term, but as a last supper it was really special. I skipped dessert and finished off with an espresso. Delightful!
Oh, and then I had some gelato on the way back to the hotel.
Before supper I took some quite interesting shots - I think, of some of the lovely old buildings with their colors and features highlighted by the late afternoon sun.
Parma has grown on me and is revealing itself slowly. A shy city that doesn't immediately reveal its best features. I have just part of tomorrow morning to see the rest before my train at 13:35 and hope I continue to be surprised.
- Posted by Neil
Location:Ristorante Al Corsaro,Parma,Italy
Parma - morning, day 2
My first stop this morning was at the Tourist Information office on Piazza Garibaldi to find out where there are wireless hot spots - they informed me that there are dozens of free spots around Parma. They gave me a map together with a username and password. Having got my blog posted I headed off to the market which is well concealed under the Piazza Ghiaia. There wasn't a lot of variety but I did find the shopkeepers very helpful. I asked if they spoke English and they were very apologetic that they couldn't speak my language but made every effort to help. I wanted to taste the proper Parma ham and Parmigiano, which they were quite happy to do and offered me a slice of ham and a corner of cheese. Both were lovely and I bought 3 slices of ham and a small piece of cheese to eat at lunch.
Right now I am sipping a cappuccino at Cafeteria Carducci planning my next move.
- Posted by Neil
Right now I am sipping a cappuccino at Cafeteria Carducci planning my next move.
- Posted by Neil
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