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Primi reincontri
August 26, 2012 // Posted in friends, Lorenzo | No Comments
At the hospital, when Lorenzo was born, we knew Cin cin, a young chinese mother, and her little Federica. Lorenzo and Federica where close each other in the hospital crib, and today, after 4 months, we met each other at Luisella’s (a dear friend of Cin cin) place. And it was amazing to see the two infants looking each other. Thanks to Luisella and her fantastic family for guesting us at their place. We are sure we will meet again!!!
Il piacere della colazione
August 19, 2012 // Posted in Pavia | No Comments
During this August very hot, the only solution to go out is to do it early in the morning. So today, with little Lorenzo, we went out very early (it was already warm, not yet hot) and we were lucky enough finding a bar open in a desert city. So we ordered two cappucini and two croissant….
Trionfo di orchidee
August 16, 2012 // Posted in flowers | No Comments
We often proudly published some pictures about our orchids (here, here and here). We are not so expert, probably we are just lucky, but orchids here seems to happily live. So today we cannot avoid to show you that three of our five orchids bloomed at the same time. Aren’t they so nice?
Vacanze in Oltrepo’
August 12, 2012 // Posted in Lorenzo, Travels | No Comments
Last year we had special holidays in the USA, driving all the Oregon and California coast from Seattle down to SF. Two intercontinental flyghts and 2500 km. This year we drove for less than 200 km, remaining in the Provincia di Pavia, and spending two weeks in Poggio Ferrato, a small center in Val di Nizza. However those holidays were more than special because it was the first vacation together with our little Lorenzo. He was the youngest baby in Poggio Ferrato and everyone (other babies, in particular Ginevra, Rebecca, Veronica and Filippo, and all the persons around) were so kind with us and with him. We shared good moments with dear friends (Fulvio, Eva, Vic and Antonella), we visited some friends around (Beppe, Ariella, all their children, don Giulio, at Sant’Albano) and we went to San Ponzo, an old and very nice center not far from Poggio Ferrato. It was a very relaxing vacation, in a lovely place (without internet and with no signal for our cellphones) where we enjoyed staying with Lorenzo. We walked a lot, we enjoyed the lovely views around the hills, and we received also the visit of Antonio (by bike!!!) and of all the grandparents (not by bike). And then, how to forget the amazing bread and the great cakes at the panificio “Gattone” (the only store of the center).
Incongruenze
July 24, 2012 // Posted in cars, Pavia | No Comments
Pavia administrators decided that to park on many sidewalks is allowed (no matter if the room for pedestrians becomes small). Let’s avoid any comment (they would be not elegant…), but let’s suggest that, after painting the places on the sidewalk, they should take out the old “no parking” road sign.
Una cena con gli amici
July 21, 2012 // Posted in friends | No Comments
Last Thursday our friends Roberto and Nicoletta (two high school mates of sacchibelli’s male component) went at our place for a dinner. In the past this already happened, but this time there was Lorenzo too. We spent a lovely evening together, and we are quite happy that we are able to have a social life good enough also with the little baby. Thanks for coming and see you soon.
Area sgambamento cani
July 16, 2012 // Posted in Pavia | No Comments
Few days ago we note a strange signpost (the one you see in the picture). It is nice to know that our administration identified a place where dogs can walk (!?!?). But it is sad that sometimes it happens that pedestrians cannot walk through the city because of the disastrous status of our sidewalks…
Nord, Centro e Sud
July 15, 2012 // Posted in friends | No Comments
Last Tuesday we had Stefano, a friend and “colleague” met at Marvell, at our place for a dinner together with his girlfriend Fabiola. We invited also our friend Carlo, and at the end we had people from everywhere in Italy (North, Center and South), around the same table. And it was a great evening. Thanks for coming and for joining us.
Pescatori
July 8, 2012 // Posted in animals, Pavia | No Comments
During our morning walks with Lorenzo it often happens to go long the “Naviglio“, a canal that cross the city. It is not that beautiful, but it is nice to see ducks, fishes and sometimes herons almost in the center of the town. So, last Sunday, when we saw many fishermen (there was a competion) we were surprised (it was the hottest day of the summer and they where under the sun since early in the morning) but at the end, although we were struck with their mania, we silently supported for the fishes…
Gli zii, e i cuginetti, d’America
July 4, 2012 // Posted in friends | No Comments
For sure we have many american friends, and many italian friends living in the USA. Among them, for historical reasons, Teo and Vale (Contafamily) can be considered Lorenzo’s americans uncle and aunt. And their lovely babies Giorgio, Nick and Paolo his american cousins. We see them no more than once a year, while many years ago we shared all the days at University. But we fell them as true and great friends, so yesterday, in the evening, we were so happy to have them at our place to meet Lorenzo. Thanks a lot, and hopefully soon, we will meet you in Orange County again.













