I have so much to write about but it will have to wait. I just finished packing up everything including 3 boxes to send home because for some reason I can't fit all my stuff in the luggage I brought. I guess that means I bought too much. :)
I have very few reasons to come home but those few reasons are so strong that I will be getting on my plane tomorrow to return to Seattle, WA. I will be counting the days to my next trip in May with my small group of up to 16 people. If you have never been to Italy, or you have been and want to go again, you must join me on this upcoming cooking tour. I will be sending out an invitation where we can enjoy pictures that Joan and I took, and we will enjoy some Limoncello from Sorrento.
I am going to bed now as I have to wake up very early in the morning for a 6:40am plane to Munich.
Love to all!
Ciao!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Fish, fish and more fish!
I had fish for dinner tonight. Actually, I have had fish every night since I arrived except for my last night in Venice. I love fish and I live in an area where it is plentiful. However, you haven't had fish until you have had it in Italy. Tonight was no exception.
It is raining in Imperia but still lovely
Ciao amici!
I will start by saying that I have forgotten how to speak English or Italian so if the grammar is horrible, that is why. I feel like I am speaking backwards half the time trying to get my point across in some terrible mixture of Italian and English. It is quite hilarious to say the least.
So, everything has been great. A couple technical snags but that never surprises me. Currently, I am in Imperia on the lobby computer and have about 10 minutes to update you on the last 4 days. Since that just made me tired saying that, I will give you some bullet points and provide more detail when I can get onto my computer and I have a little more time.
Imperia is a little city in Liguria aka the Italian Riviera. It is near the water and generally is a place with beautiful weather almost all year round. Today we have a little rain and wind but no big deal. I am staying at a very modern hotel called Hotel Rossini al Teatro. It is very comfortable and the people are hospitable but it does not give you the feel of Italy in any way. For that, I can just walk outside.
The last hotel I stayed in was Hotel Corallo in Riccione, another nice 4 star hotel that lacked personality. It was clean and comfortable which is most important for this particular trip so it is all good. The breakfast so far has been typical pastries, juices, cereal and coffee which is really all I have had time for and all I need to get the day going.
The fair in Rimini was a success. Joan and I met some fantastic people and already have a few partner and vendor contracts in the works. Of course, I will have to visit again very soon to do site inspections of particular areas and properties and finalize the contracts. It is such a tough life. :)
The dinners have been fabulous and I can tell you more about them next time. I will also touch on some of the great areas and hotels I have visited.
I hope all is well with everyone.
Arrivederci!
Andrea King
I will start by saying that I have forgotten how to speak English or Italian so if the grammar is horrible, that is why. I feel like I am speaking backwards half the time trying to get my point across in some terrible mixture of Italian and English. It is quite hilarious to say the least.
So, everything has been great. A couple technical snags but that never surprises me. Currently, I am in Imperia on the lobby computer and have about 10 minutes to update you on the last 4 days. Since that just made me tired saying that, I will give you some bullet points and provide more detail when I can get onto my computer and I have a little more time.
Imperia is a little city in Liguria aka the Italian Riviera. It is near the water and generally is a place with beautiful weather almost all year round. Today we have a little rain and wind but no big deal. I am staying at a very modern hotel called Hotel Rossini al Teatro. It is very comfortable and the people are hospitable but it does not give you the feel of Italy in any way. For that, I can just walk outside.
The last hotel I stayed in was Hotel Corallo in Riccione, another nice 4 star hotel that lacked personality. It was clean and comfortable which is most important for this particular trip so it is all good. The breakfast so far has been typical pastries, juices, cereal and coffee which is really all I have had time for and all I need to get the day going.
The fair in Rimini was a success. Joan and I met some fantastic people and already have a few partner and vendor contracts in the works. Of course, I will have to visit again very soon to do site inspections of particular areas and properties and finalize the contracts. It is such a tough life. :)
The dinners have been fabulous and I can tell you more about them next time. I will also touch on some of the great areas and hotels I have visited.
I hope all is well with everyone.
Arrivederci!
Andrea King
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Welcome to Venice!
What a great start to our stay in Italy! The flight over was great, even with a 7 hour layover in Frankfurt. Upon our arrival we were greeted by a sign that said "Cooking Instructor" which made Joan very happy. :)
Our private water taxi ride over was perfect, and brought us right up to our hotel. I haven't stayed at this hotel before and I am very happy with it so far.
Today was full of hotel inspections, tours, great food and great company. My friend a local partner, Giorgia, has been showing us all the fantastic renovations being done to some of the hotels as well as updating us on some of the new laws and regulations that affect tourism. I learned a great deal today as it has been 2 years since I have visited Venice. I won't let that happen again. :)
Now, we off to an Opera. I will leave you this and update you on how awesome the Opera was tomorrow.
Ciao amici!
Our private water taxi ride over was perfect, and brought us right up to our hotel. I haven't stayed at this hotel before and I am very happy with it so far.
Today was full of hotel inspections, tours, great food and great company. My friend a local partner, Giorgia, has been showing us all the fantastic renovations being done to some of the hotels as well as updating us on some of the new laws and regulations that affect tourism. I learned a great deal today as it has been 2 years since I have visited Venice. I won't let that happen again. :)
Now, we off to an Opera. I will leave you this and update you on how awesome the Opera was tomorrow.
Ciao amici!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Off to Italy again!
Departure from Seattle, WA. My wonderful fiance dropped me off and gave me a bunch of goodbye kisses. I met Joan (Cooking Instructor and new partner of MakeItalyReal.com) in the check in line. Actually, she found me. I was so proud to see that she packed so well that she had nothing that had to be checked. Since I overpacked, I checked one bag and then off we went to the gate. Usually I do so well, but I just felt like I wanted to take more stuff this time. I am sure I will regret that. While waiting for boarding, I realized I did not have an emery board so I had to go and buy some from the Hudson news or I was going to freak out. Nail was successfully filed after my purchase and there was no freaking out to be had. I mention this only because once you are past security on your way to an international destination, you must let everything go. There is no going back to get something you forgot. You just have to relax and know that there really isn't much you can't buy. Of course, it's an extra expense, but you should always budget for that. ALWAYS!
Ok, here we go! I am on my way Venice!
I should be sleeping but I am too excited!
Well, it is no surprise that I can't sleep. I am all packed, ready to go to Italy on my plane that departs in the afternoon. I should sleep. I would like to sleep. No sleep. This is the time where I try to think of every possible thing that needs to be done while I am gone and make sure I have everything set up so it can get done properly. Sure, I am a little controlling. :) I love it though because travel makes me let go a little. It's good for me to let go of control a little bit. I look forward to being on the plane and just letting go.
I just checked the weather in Venice and it is raining. I can deal with that. It rains here at home plenty. I am still happy to see that the rain lets up after a few days and the rest of the forecast for our time in Italy is sunny.
Ok, I am going to attempt sleep again. If I sleep, great. If not, I have 10 hours on a place to catch up on sleep.
Ciao for now,
Andrea
I just checked the weather in Venice and it is raining. I can deal with that. It rains here at home plenty. I am still happy to see that the rain lets up after a few days and the rest of the forecast for our time in Italy is sunny.
Ok, I am going to attempt sleep again. If I sleep, great. If not, I have 10 hours on a place to catch up on sleep.
Ciao for now,
Andrea
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
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