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Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:13:35 +0000

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By: Laurie

Laurie — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:51:07 +0000

Dear Zoe:

As a California girl who has lived her entire life here, my fist big European adventure
included Rome, Venice and Florence Italy. The moment I arrived, I had an immediate connection and felt I may even had lived a past life there!

What I love:

The language: It is incredibly romantic, beautiful and so much fun to speak.
The food: “Real” Italian food is sumptuous and hearty, fresh and full of flavor. Comfort food at its best.
The women: Elegant and refined, dripping in 18K gold jewelry from head to toe. They wear the highest heels and walk perfectly in them. The loveliest and most stylish people on the planet.
The artisans: Magnificent painted frescos, Florentine stationary, Murano glass and more.
The monuments: Pantheon, Colosseum, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Basilica. Awesome and unforgettable sights.
The music: Dreamy and passionate, you can lose yourself in the melodic rhythms.
Fashion: Wearable art. Gucci, Versace, Prada, Armani, Valentino, Ferragamo. The list of incredible Italian design houses is awesome.

Most of all. . . the attitude. There is a wonderful vibe in Italy. . . the people are so passionate and full of life. They inspire me and awaken a side of me that is not always easily expressed. Hopefully, I will return again to what feels like my homeland!

Ciao!
Laurie

By: gina

gina — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:31:13 +0000

let me start off by saying what a great idea! i am not well traveled, so i think my affinity for other cultures started because of my mother (post father), not a gypsy, but probably one in a previous life. hence the name of my book, ‘food from my mother’s lovers’ (when i finally get the guts and know how to write). I believe food is the key to everything, not only surviving, but it shapes and molds cultures….if you think about all the beautiful colors of spices used in morocco, and india (just to name a few) they go hand in hand with the beautiful, vibrant colors of sari’s worn by women in india, moroccan textiles, and architecture. there are so many places i would love to visit, namely the two i mentioned, and thanks to a few of, ‘my mother’s lovers’ (don’t get the wrong idea) would love to visit other countries in the middle east, africa, and asia. let’s start off along the 33rd parallel, and eat our way through : )

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:44:17 +0000

London, London London! There is so much history right in the heart of this amazing city. I love navigating the Underground – it’s such an adventure, yet not the least bit intimidating. Everyone takes the Underground; hip young things, elderly blokes with walking canes, tourists from all over the world and just plain ordinary people. Plus you can have Thai food as good as in Bangkok, Indian food as good as in Dehli, Turkish food as good as in Istanbul – you get the picture. Plus, there is nothing like shopping in the Portobello street market, maybe taking a stroll along the Thames, then heading to a Pub on a blustery day, taking off your hat and coat and ordering a pint!

By: Carol Yeh-Garner

Carol Yeh-Garner — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:39:19 +0000

I would have to say Hawaii & Bali. I’ve been blessed to be able to visit both places & everytime I’m there, I’ve just felt at home. The warmth of the air, the beauty of the land & people, the yummy food. I just feel like I’m ‘home” when I’ve been there. Bali, especially, was an amazing time–3 weeks for my honeymoon. I dream of going back there so I can experience the culture & people again.

By: Greyden's Mom

Greyden's Mom — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:20:34 +0000

I would have to say that I would stay put. Not that I’m not inspired, intrigued, curious and envious about other cultures and other parts of the world but I’ve lived elsewhere several times and always come back to San Diego. We have the phenomenal Pacific Ocean outside our front doors, the San Bernadino mountains a short hop away, we have Julian and Old Town, Cardiff and Coronado, Balboa Park and Anza Borego. Hillcrest – need I say more? I also needn’t mention the weather but with this week’s activity I must – can you say Victory at Sea? Have you been in San Diego in October – the tourists are gone, the kids are back in school and the weather is still amazing for a Sunday afternoon at the beach. We have the best mexican food this side of the border, the Pannikan and VG Donuts. I could go on and on but I think you get the picture.
Nope, I would stay. Dorothy nailed it – there’s no place like home.

By: lisa harrop

lisa harrop — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:35:14 +0000

I knew as soon as I read your blog- I would drop everything and fly to France in a second! If my kids could get themselves off to school,if my husband could handle my part of our life and if work would just wait for a couple days! Two years ago in April I kept having dreams I was in France, just visiting the little shops, eating drinking coffee… and then I would wake up! I told my husband “I can’t wait to go to bed I am in France every night!” I found airfare at that time and tried to convince my best girlfriend we needed to go but those darn obligations!! Around the same time I went to Goodwill and found an original “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” I haven’t mastered it yet! Always a work in progress! I loved reading everyone’s posts~ I now want to fly to New York, Italy, Everywhere!

By: deb hammett

deb hammett — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:43:57 +0000

My Mom and Dad often took trips to Branson Missouri when Dad was alive. He would laugh so hard he could hardly talk as he told me about his favorite commedian. I’ve never been to Branson, but I would love to take my Mom back there someday. I will have her show me her and dad’s favorite places, and walk their favorite walks. I know that in some small way it will make me feel re-connected to him, and reflect on the good times.

By: Sue Polson

Sue Polson — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:20:26 +0000

I have always wanted to just spend the summer in Greenwich Village in New York in a little co-op. I love the idea of being able to be a free spirit and just watch the streets and people of New York City.

By: Zoe

Zoe — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:33:48 +0000

jewel girl – it ALL makes sense now. now if they only mined for diamonds there…