Gracie04's Trip Report: Milan, Bellagio, and Venice. April 30- May 07, 2008
Jun 13th, 2008, 05:44 PM
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Hi MomDD
I know what you mean about being hooked. I certainly am. I'm already starting to get ideas together for my next trip.
Have a wonderful time in Venice. October will be here before you know it.
Johanna
I know what you mean about being hooked. I certainly am. I'm already starting to get ideas together for my next trip.
Have a wonderful time in Venice. October will be here before you know it.
Johanna
Jun 13th, 2008, 08:44 PM
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I sure do hope the dollar increases slightly soon...I doubt I will see it before my trip but I know what you mean about "feeling" it. Even as I pay for our apartments etc I am feeling it. But I would still rather go!
Jun 14th, 2008, 06:59 AM
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Oh yeah, I'd still rather go, too.
By the way, there was a thread on here before I left saying that Harry's Bar was giving an, I think, 20% discount to Americans... yeah, that didn't happen. They didn't offer, and I didn't ask.
Johanna
By the way, there was a thread on here before I left saying that Harry's Bar was giving an, I think, 20% discount to Americans... yeah, that didn't happen. They didn't offer, and I didn't ask.
Johanna
Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:26 PM
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Hi VC
Glad to hear you booked LL for your friends. Let us know how they liked
their stay.
uhoh_busted, thanks for reading! This was my first attempt at a trip report, so it's nice to see people reading it.
Johanna
Glad to hear you booked LL for your friends. Let us know how they liked
their stay.
uhoh_busted, thanks for reading! This was my first attempt at a trip report, so it's nice to see people reading it.
Johanna
Jul 18th, 2008, 12:45 PM
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Hi Johanna!
Hey I can't believe I missed your Italy report! I saw your wonderful pics a while back but never saw this.
Sounds like you and your sis had a great time - I'm happy for you.
Really made me want to go back to Venice, I'd love to see the Guggenheim museum again...
We are going to Barcelona in Feb. 09 and I am aching to return to Rome for maybe a couple days as well but the dollar being where it's at may put a damper on my longings.
Anyway thank you for writing your report and it was so nice to see you in your pics ; ) 39 is treating you well.
Be well, Eileen
Hey I can't believe I missed your Italy report! I saw your wonderful pics a while back but never saw this.
Sounds like you and your sis had a great time - I'm happy for you.
Really made me want to go back to Venice, I'd love to see the Guggenheim museum again...
We are going to Barcelona in Feb. 09 and I am aching to return to Rome for maybe a couple days as well but the dollar being where it's at may put a damper on my longings.
Anyway thank you for writing your report and it was so nice to see you in your pics ; ) 39 is treating you well.
Be well, Eileen
Jul 21st, 2008, 05:07 PM
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Hi Eileen!
I have been out of town for a few days, so I'm just now seeing your reply. Glad you liked the report!
You'll like Barcelona. I was there a couple of years ago and really enjoyed the city. I hope you are able to tack on a few Rome days. I know what you mean about aching to go back.
I'm going to San Francisco in September, looking forward to getting away from the heat and humidity here in the Florida panhandle for a few days. I guess I need to start hanging out on the US Board for a while!
Take care,
Johanna
I have been out of town for a few days, so I'm just now seeing your reply. Glad you liked the report!
You'll like Barcelona. I was there a couple of years ago and really enjoyed the city. I hope you are able to tack on a few Rome days. I know what you mean about aching to go back.
I'm going to San Francisco in September, looking forward to getting away from the heat and humidity here in the Florida panhandle for a few days. I guess I need to start hanging out on the US Board for a while!
Take care,
Johanna
Jul 22nd, 2008, 11:11 AM
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Hi Johanna,
If you are interested, I do know of a hotel that I can recommend. We stay at it when we go to the city.
I only live about two hours away if you are interested in meeting and if it works out time wise. Just let me know.
Ciao, Eileen
If you are interested, I do know of a hotel that I can recommend. We stay at it when we go to the city.
I only live about two hours away if you are interested in meeting and if it works out time wise. Just let me know.
Ciao, Eileen
Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:10 AM
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Hi Eileen
I'm researching SF hotels now, if you have one to recommend, I'd love to hear about it.
I think it would be fun to meet for drinks! I'll let you know closer to the date how things are looking time wise. I'm not sure if we are staying in San Francisco, or also going to do a day or two in Napa or Sonoma.
Johanna
I'm researching SF hotels now, if you have one to recommend, I'd love to hear about it.
I think it would be fun to meet for drinks! I'll let you know closer to the date how things are looking time wise. I'm not sure if we are staying in San Francisco, or also going to do a day or two in Napa or Sonoma.
Johanna
Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:05 PM
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Johanna,
Here is the company link: http://www.jdvhotels.com/
I would sign up as a JDV member, it does not cost anything and they give upgrades to members.
We stay at The Hotel Carlton - Not the Ritz Carlton ; )
http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/carlton
They also have hotels in Napa. Let me know how the hunt goes.
Ciao, Eileen
Here is the company link: http://www.jdvhotels.com/
I would sign up as a JDV member, it does not cost anything and they give upgrades to members.
We stay at The Hotel Carlton - Not the Ritz Carlton ; )
http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/carlton
They also have hotels in Napa. Let me know how the hunt goes.
Ciao, Eileen
Aug 6th, 2008, 03:39 PM
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Ohh I love Chicago! Good for you and yes, next time you are in S.F let's meet.
Here are two restaurants I recomend in Chicago.
www.giordanos.com
RUSH STREET Location
(312) 951-0747
730 N RUSH ST.
Here's my all time favorite, Shaw's Crab House. See the link to this very cool ol timey restaurant. It's downtown by the Tribune. Inside it has two eating sections, personally I like "The Main Dining Room Bar" opposed to "The Main Dining Room" but both are great. I hope you can try it.
http://www.shawscrabhouse.com/chicago/index.shtml
Have fun! Eileen
Here are two restaurants I recomend in Chicago.
www.giordanos.com
RUSH STREET Location
(312) 951-0747
730 N RUSH ST.
Here's my all time favorite, Shaw's Crab House. See the link to this very cool ol timey restaurant. It's downtown by the Tribune. Inside it has two eating sections, personally I like "The Main Dining Room Bar" opposed to "The Main Dining Room" but both are great. I hope you can try it.
http://www.shawscrabhouse.com/chicago/index.shtml
Have fun! Eileen
Oct 20th, 2008, 08:40 AM
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Hello Johanna
I spoke with my friends last night. They love La Limonera! I wanted to let you know since they reserved an apartment there based on your recommendation. I am thinking of planning a trip for myself!
VC
I spoke with my friends last night. They love La Limonera! I wanted to let you know since they reserved an apartment there based on your recommendation. I am thinking of planning a trip for myself!
VC
Oct 20th, 2008, 02:56 PM
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Hi VC, it's good to talk to you again. I'm so glad your friends love (loved? are they still there?) La Limonera.
Thanks for letting me know.
I have to admit, I got a little nostalgic the other day in the wine store. When I was at the check out counter, there was a copy of this month's Wine Spectator magazine. On the front was a picture of Hotel Serbelloni, and inside, a great atricle of Lake Como. It made me wish I was back on my little balcony at LL, drinking a glass of wine and looking at the beautiful view of the lake.
Johanna
Thanks for letting me know.
I have to admit, I got a little nostalgic the other day in the wine store. When I was at the check out counter, there was a copy of this month's Wine Spectator magazine. On the front was a picture of Hotel Serbelloni, and inside, a great atricle of Lake Como. It made me wish I was back on my little balcony at LL, drinking a glass of wine and looking at the beautiful view of the lake.
Johanna
