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Parma Italy
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Parrrrma
Hello, So, here we are in Parma, Italy. Its funny to realize that for the first time, neither of us speak the language. Bridget looks at me, I look at her, and the shop keeper or the waiter or whatever, patiently rolls his eyes and then either tries ...
REVISION-Parma is a dud, no parma on our plates...
Ok, so after my entry about our HORRIBLE experience in Parma, Maria Smith was kind enough to let me know that it was her and Myle's favorite city in this region. My apologies for such a strong view of this city. I am thinking it was a dud because it ...
Parmigiano - Parma, Italy
... the tourist office to pay 5 Euro to enter the Baptistry in the center of town. The Baptistry was beautiful and is a must for Parma. After admiring the wonderful frescos (see the face on Christs' chest) and the mosaic ceiling for a about 45 minutes, I ...
Parma
We arrived in Parma from Venice and very quickly realised it was a much more "normal" city. Not really geared for tourists. There were some lovely buildings and a couple of beautiful parks where we killed some time sitting in the sun. Had a yummy ...
Parma on a plate
So we decided to wing it today and just got on the train for a day trip to Parma. This was one of the places that was on my must do list. We tried to find the tourist office but it was closing in 10 minutes and we (as usual) didnt know where we were ...
School days
THere is a girl in my class who I don't like. That sounds mean and juvenile but that's the way it is. She is the type of person who's every word talks down to everyone and she also looks really snotty, so that ties it up right there. She is also a ...
So am I boring you?
... some feedback that my blog is boring and not filled with wild and crazy adventures. I have to admit, especially since we got to Parma, we have been taking it easy. But in thinking about this, this is wild and crazy for me. I can get drunk ...
A Foodie's Paradise -Part 1
... created just for you. We chose a combination tour to experience how Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma and Balsamic Vinegar are produced under D.O.P - Denominazione diOrigine Protetta regulations. D.O.P. designation literally ...
not the shellfish!!
I have a lot of entries to fill in from the last few days, but the internet place is closing in 15 minutes and I wanted to get in a quick message, especially to those who I have been frantically calling today. Last night, after a gorgeous day at the ...
Resume chronology
... days, but haven't been able to upload them yet, so I'm going to continue in "real time" until I get a chance. Niki and I are in Parma, but we arrived the 28th, a story which goes in that brief hiatus I mentioned. Anyway, we've been here a few days and ...
Love notes from Parma and Paris
... of Rob's Italian business is in Parma-- a city famous for its food, and host to most of the largest food companies in Italy. Parma is also where our dear friends Angela and Alberto live in an Architectural Digest-worthy home built within the confines of a ...
A Foodie Paradise Part #2
... Reggiano and it's aging room with its rows and rows of wheels of 80 lb. cheese. I read recently that the government of Italy will make loans to manaufacturers against the cheese it is aging as it never loses value. The ride seemed short as we ...
Eating our Way Through Italy
... a lunch guest? It was the question that popped out of someone's mouth at our last dinner in Parma when another mentioned where we were invited for lunch. Italy: one of our favorite countries. Italy: home of many of our favorite friends. Italy:some of ...
last night in Parma....
... miss it. I did wish I had someone to share that moment with, but without my phone and the fact that I was in Italy, made that impossible so I selfishly stored it away in my memory box to be revisited when I am stressed with exams or something ...
the marketplace
Sorry about my last email which told you nothing about my trips, and instead did some purging of my soul. Please know that none of it was by any means saying that I needed to "get away" from any of you, especially David. I was just saying that ...
Parma Cooking School
... cover-spread photo quality, with care taken to lay out each dish beautifully--even it is just sliced meats (Rob loves her Parma hams), Italian breads, a savory tart, a large chunk of Parmesan or perhaps a salad dish lined with blood oranges and assorted ...
Modena and Parma
... Aceto Balsamico di Modena. After that we walked around this little city with its dome and the pending bell tower. In the afternoon we went on to Parma, where we saw the dome and the baptistery of pink marble - a very beautiful building worth ...
Parma - Say Cheese
... some of Australia's finest footballers, in Marco Bresciano and Vince Grella, who play for the local side in Italy's Series A. It is probably no coincidence that Parma sits lowly on the table this season. I decided to make a day trip there from Firenze, ...
Day trip for cheese, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar
... train station. Today I explored Parma, Modena, and Maranello. Rain was in the area, but I missed most of it. In Parma, I bought Parmesan cheese, proscuitto, a piece of fried bread and some wine. I basically walked around town, took in the sites and ...
La festa di Barbara a Parma
... our own place in France, this is the venue where I'd find many of my furnishings. It is also a city (Parma is the bread-basket of Italy) where food plays a very special role. Parmesans take their food very seriously..from the Parmesan cheese (a block ...
change trains
... and second legs of this train trip. But not enough time to see the city or eat any of its specialties. (Between Parma and Bologna, we passed through Modena and waved a farewell to Luciano Pavrotti who was burined there shortly before our ...
Parma
We stayed in Parma for 2 nights with Italian friends Nicola & Giulia who we've known for years but never met....long story. They live in a historic 16th century apartment which even has frescos on the ceiling in the lounge. Their ...
"Get on your bikes and ride!"
... -paced lifestyle. We have done quite a bit of window-shopping (everything was closed on Sunday)and checked out the Grom Gelateria in Parma. We were not impressed. Yesterday, it was a matter of "hurry up and wait" as most stores were closed all day (you ...
Greetings from Italia!
... is quite dirty. Apparently their landfills are full, which is blatantly obvious because there are piles of garbage everywhere! Few days ago: Parma, Italy You may ask, why Parma? 1 painting. Yes, I paid more for a flight and had to take a 5 ...
Rockin´Bones
26032011 Parma. Emilia-Romagna. Italy Milano - Reggio Emilia - Parma. Milanosta lähdettyä todistettiin junassa kuinka Afrikkalaiset kusettavat systeemiä matkustamalla liputta ja uhkailemalla konduktööriä. Emiliaan päästyä safkattiin ...
The pigeons fly past Mont Blanc
... charge!!!) and into Italy. Beautiful scenery, but then from the USA blog you know I love mountains! And so down into Italy, past Milan and on to Parma where we spent the night. Not an exciting day, especially for you to read about, but we need to get the ...
Crawling through Parma
We spent the day recuperating from our trip to Bologna and investigating various sites around Parma. We were all impressed with the National Gallery and the Farnese Theater. Boy, did they have some money! They have a great collection of medieval art, ...
Farewell Parma
... their big sale has been going on for some time. The girls got to sleep in (they enjoyed it!) while Larry and I meandered around Parma in the morning hours (9 a.m.). It is amazing that you can shop at a Lush store (or at Furla or Sephora for that matter) ...
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