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This blog began as Adventures with C & S when Susan and Cheryl took off for two weeks in Provence & Tuscany. Now it is being continued with any further adventures either of us may experience.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Preparation is everything
I am so anticipating this trip that I am trying to be totally prepared by reading (My Motto: WHEN IN DOUBT, READ ) Here is a list of some I've read. The language one at the end has been given short shrift lately. I am trying to listen to the CD so I MIGHT understand something when spoken to. Parroting a question is easy...the answer is hard.
- Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life by Frances Mayes
- Provence A-Z: A Francophile's Essential Handbook (Vintage Departures) by Peter Mayle
- Rick Steves' Snapshot Provence
- My Life in France by Julia Child with Alex Prud'homme
- Living in a Foreign Language: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Love in Italy by Michael Tucker
- Rick Steves' Snapshot Italy's Cinque Terre (Rick Steves Snapshot) by Rick Steves
- World Food Italy (World Food Series)
- Italian Cooking Encyclopedia: The definitive professional guide to Italian ingredients and cooking techniques, including 300 step-by-step recipes
- Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and the Renaissance in Florence by Dr. David Franklin
- Ultimate French Beginner-Intermediate (Book and CD Set): Includes Comprehensive Coursebook, 10 Audio CDs, and CD-ROM with Flashcards (Ultimate Beginner-Intermediate) by Annie Heminway
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Check out our new map!
Just click on the Trip Map link on the right side of the page, above the countdown clock.
Playing around
We decided we needed a map and after spending much time on Google Earth creating a GREAT KMZ file, I realized that it could NOT be added to the blog. I found a Blog-a-Bond thing that works but it kind of scrunches up the title and description. Improvements with practice.
Cheryl
Cheryl
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Catching up!
I am new to the whole blog thing, but it sounds like fun. My daughter, Amanda suggested it. It seems she thinks we will have a lot of entertaining things to write about on our trip. Of course she has traveled with me!
Cheryl figured out how to set-up the blog, so all I have to do is add my insightful comments. If I have any, you will see them, here. Susan
Cheryl figured out how to set-up the blog, so all I have to do is add my insightful comments. If I have any, you will see them, here. Susan
Monday, July 12, 2010
Just getting started
Hi,
I am learning by doing and this may take awhile. Since this blog is intended for both Cheryl and Susan it will have to have consensus on the content.
Since I don't have a job, I'm going to initiate things and choose my favorite colors!
I am learning by doing and this may take awhile. Since this blog is intended for both Cheryl and Susan it will have to have consensus on the content.
Since I don't have a job, I'm going to initiate things and choose my favorite colors!
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