Tag Archives: Italy 2024

Safely Home

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we arrived safely home!  These things are not guaranteed, so we are grateful. Everything went off as planned, although our flight did get in early. Yesterday I left off when I was sitting … Continue reading →

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Slate Grey Day at Sea

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a slate grey day at sea. It was largely overcast, with a thick white canopy of cloud hanging over us as we cruised north. This is looking towards far northern Scotland. Looking forward… We are … Continue reading →

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Rainiest of Days

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie It’s crazy that 1 week ago today we left Cape Town for Italy. We expected our trip to have many days of wet weather. It has rained, but nothing like the rain we have had today. It’s … Continue reading →

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750 Year Old Castle

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we visited a 750 year old castle. When we arrived in Arona, one of the buildings that dominated the view was the Castle at the neighbouring town of Angera. Yesterday, when we arrived … Continue reading →

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Stresa and Isola Bella

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today the sun shone, so we were quickly out and about to enjoy the pleasure of some Italian spring. We took a ferry from Arona to a town 16km further along the lake, called Stresa. It’s always … Continue reading →

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Shopping Where the Locals Shop

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got over my shyness and went confidently into an all-Italian, no-English speaking coffee shop and boldly asked for 2 cappuccino and 2 croissants. I didn’t even ask the price. It had been … Continue reading →

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Trolley-Car, Castle, Ginormous Statue and a Park Walk

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the first full day in Arona and we made good use of it. We had two main things to do today. One was to get to TIM which is the cell phone shop to buy … Continue reading →

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Flying Ethiopian Airlines & Arriving in Italy

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Helga

Friday  Dear Elsie Today was the day we arrived safely in Italy and, after leaving home at 11.30am yesterday morning, we arrived at our holiday apartment just after 9.30am today! It’s probably the quickest we’ve ever got to Italy & … Continue reading →

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Teddy Ready

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I took off so we could get fully ready for our holiday. It was such a good idea. The day began very gloomy…fancourt slate kind of day…all grey from sea to sky. Mid … Continue reading →

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