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Weekend a Ventimiglia
September 29, 2014 // Posted in Travels | No Comments
Eravamo stati a Ventimiglia quando Lorenzo aveva solo 9 mesi, e quel weekend (vedi qui) era stato molto intenso ma metereologicamente parlando infelice. Ci siamo ritornati questo weekend (lungo) e stavolta siamo stati accolti da un clima meraviglioso. Sole caldo e mare splendido. Insomma una specie di paradiso. Con anche l’ebrezza del primo viaggio in treno di Lorenzo.
We went to Ventimiglia a while ago (see here), when Lorenzo was only 9 months old. Weather was not so good, but that experience was nice. We came back this (long) weekend and we were more lucky. We found an incredible sun, and we enjoyed also the sea and the beach. And we went there by train, the first train trip for Lorenzo.
We went to Ventimiglia a while ago (see here), when Lorenzo was only 9 months old. Weather was not so good, but that experience was nice. We came back this (long) weekend and we were more lucky. We found an incredible sun, and we enjoyed also the sea and the beach. And we went there by train, the first train trip for Lorenzo.
Pedalando in Liguria
September 25, 2014 // Posted in bike, friends | No Comments
Lo scorso weekend la componente maschile adulta di casa sacchibelli si e’ concesso il lusso di una bellissima pedalata in assetto da cicloturismo, con la compagnia del Pedale-Maiale, in Liguria. La due giorni prevedeva la partenza da Imperia (raggiunta in treno sabato in tarda mattinata), il pernottamento a Lavina, paese natale del buon Ugo, e il ritorno verso Albenga il giorno successivo, con il rientro in treno, in serata, a Pavia. A parte l’eccessivo dislivello (1800 metri il primo giorno, 900 metri il secondo) e la conseguente fatica del sottoscritto nell’inseguire i giovani e leggeri amici, e a parte lo sciopero dei treni che ha “rallentato” il ritorno, l’esperienza e’ stata davvero positiva ed emozionante. Come pure emozionante e’ stata l’ottima cena presso il ristoranta “La Lavinella” dove ho provveduto a reintegrare tutte le energie spese lungo la salita (e forse anche qualcuna in piu’). Ecco la mappa delle due tappe:
Last weekend, the sacchibelli male adult component joined his friends of Pedale-Maiale, riding his bicycle through the lovely Liguria. We reached Imperia by train, and then we started to climb (up to Passo Teglia, at 1400 m s.l.m). We then reached Lavina, where a dear friend was waiting for us. On Sunday morning we left Lavina to reach, at lunch time, Albenga. It was quite hard for me to follow my young (and light) friends, however the experience was great, and the food was excellent (don’t worry, I didn’t loose any weight after the 130 km we rode during the weekend).
- Imperia – Lavina
- Lavina – Albenga
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Last weekend, the sacchibelli male adult component joined his friends of Pedale-Maiale, riding his bicycle through the lovely Liguria. We reached Imperia by train, and then we started to climb (up to Passo Teglia, at 1400 m s.l.m). We then reached Lavina, where a dear friend was waiting for us. On Sunday morning we left Lavina to reach, at lunch time, Albenga. It was quite hard for me to follow my young (and light) friends, however the experience was great, and the food was excellent (don’t worry, I didn’t loose any weight after the 130 km we rode during the weekend).
Semplicemente risotto
September 14, 2014 // Posted in food | No Comments
Non e’ niente di speciale, ma il risotto (nel caso specifico alla monzese) e’ sempre un piatto che adoriamo. E in questo periodo in cui lo mangiamo troppo di rado, ecco che arriva a meritarsi un post. Oggi Silvia ne ha preparato uno davvero delizioso.
We like risotto, but unfortunately we don’t eat it often. Today Silvia cooked a great “risotto alla monzese“. It is just a simple risotto, but it is so good taht we like to post a picture on our blog.
We like risotto, but unfortunately we don’t eat it often. Today Silvia cooked a great “risotto alla monzese“. It is just a simple risotto, but it is so good taht we like to post a picture on our blog.
Una pizza in compagnia
September 14, 2014 // Posted in friends | No Comments
Era da parecchio che non capitava di avere graditi ospiti, a parte gli zii Paolo e Luisa, qualcuno qui dai sacchibelli. E cosi’ sabato sera, quando la quasi mamma Alice e il quasi papa’ Filippo sono venuti a trovarci, e’ stata davvero una bella festa. Abbiamo solo mangiato una pizza insieme, e gustato un buon gelato, ma il clima sereno e di allegria che si respirava era davvero qualcosa di speciale. Grazie Ali, grazie Fil e grazie zii. E al prossimo incontro conosceremo anche la piccola Matilde, per ora nascosta nella pancia di Ailce.
In the last period we were quite busy and we didn’t have the right mood. So, for a while, we didn’t have any friends at our place for a dinner. But Saturday Alice and Filippo (almost ready to become mother and father) joined us, together with “zia Lulu'” and “zio Paolo”, and the magic of a warm friendship made the evening special. Thanks a lot, and good luck. We look forward to meet soon little Matilde, still hidden in Alice’s belly.
In the last period we were quite busy and we didn’t have the right mood. So, for a while, we didn’t have any friends at our place for a dinner. But Saturday Alice and Filippo (almost ready to become mother and father) joined us, together with “zia Lulu'” and “zio Paolo”, and the magic of a warm friendship made the evening special. Thanks a lot, and good luck. We look forward to meet soon little Matilde, still hidden in Alice’s belly.
La festa della rana
September 7, 2014 // Posted in celebrations | No Comments
Oggi, in occasione della festa della rana, abbiamo deciso di trascorrere il pomeriggio proprio a Sartirana, il paese di origine di Silvia. Ci andiamo di rado, nonostante i legami con quel paese; ma vuoi per la bella giornata di sole o per il clima di festa, oggi il paese e’ sembrato piu’ accogliente e invitante del solito.
In compagnia anche della zia Lulu’ e di zio Paolo, il piccolo Lorenzo si e’ divertito parecchio, esplorando i parchi e i divertimenti, oltre che mangiando un buon gelato. E sulla via del ritorno ci siamo concessi una tappa a Pieve Albignola, a trovare Paolo e Lucia, con i loro Matteo e Isabella. Insomma, una domenica piuttosto vivace.
Today we went to Sartirana, the town where Silvia grew up, in occasion of the “Sagra della Rana“. It was a nice day, sunny and full of happiness (major contributor: Lorenzo). He explored the town, found a lot of nice places where to play and where to have fun. Thanks also to “zio Paolo” and “zia Lulu'”, for their patience while we were trying to convince Lorenzo to climb down from “the inflatables”.
Then, coming back, we also stopped at Sartirana, so say hi to our friends Paolo and Lucia, with their baby Matteo and Isabella.
In compagnia anche della zia Lulu’ e di zio Paolo, il piccolo Lorenzo si e’ divertito parecchio, esplorando i parchi e i divertimenti, oltre che mangiando un buon gelato. E sulla via del ritorno ci siamo concessi una tappa a Pieve Albignola, a trovare Paolo e Lucia, con i loro Matteo e Isabella. Insomma, una domenica piuttosto vivace.
Today we went to Sartirana, the town where Silvia grew up, in occasion of the “Sagra della Rana“. It was a nice day, sunny and full of happiness (major contributor: Lorenzo). He explored the town, found a lot of nice places where to play and where to have fun. Thanks also to “zio Paolo” and “zia Lulu'”, for their patience while we were trying to convince Lorenzo to climb down from “the inflatables”.
Then, coming back, we also stopped at Sartirana, so say hi to our friends Paolo and Lucia, with their baby Matteo and Isabella.
L’oasi di Sant’Alessio
August 31, 2014 // Posted in animals, Pavia | 1 Comment
Oggi pomeriggio, assieme a Luca, Chiara e la piccola Anna, siamo andati in visita all'”Oasi di Sant’Alessio“, un bellissimo parco alle porte di Pavia che, colpevolmente, non avevamo ancora visitato. Non si puo’ dire che abbiamo osservato ogni dettaglio con la dovuta attenzione, in quanto impegnati a inseguire Lorenzo e Anna, piuttosto su di giri. Ma il parco ci ha davvero molto ben impressionato, per come e’ organizzato, per gli spazi e per la ricchezza della fauna. Insomma, dovremo ritornarci per gustare con piu’ attenzione tutti i dettagli e i particolari che ci sono sfuggiti.
Today, together with Luca, Chiara and Anna, we went at “Oasi di Sant’Alessio“, an amazing parc, full of birds, fishes and animals close to Pavia. We knew about it, but for some reason, we never visited it, and today we discovered that we were wrong. The parc is very attractive, and although today we had to spend some energy trying to “control” the exuberant Lorenzo and Anna, missing some detail, we came back home very enthusiastic, with the idea to visit it again soon.
Today, together with Luca, Chiara and Anna, we went at “Oasi di Sant’Alessio“, an amazing parc, full of birds, fishes and animals close to Pavia. We knew about it, but for some reason, we never visited it, and today we discovered that we were wrong. The parc is very attractive, and although today we had to spend some energy trying to “control” the exuberant Lorenzo and Anna, missing some detail, we came back home very enthusiastic, with the idea to visit it again soon.
Ciao Mutz
August 26, 2014 // Posted in family | No Comments
Oggi la nonna Mutz, dopo una lunga agonia, se ne e’ andata. Ci mancherai tanto, ma siamo sicuri che ci aiuterai e ci guiderai da lassu’. E il tuo ricordo ci accompagnera’ sempre.
Today nonna Mutz passed away, after a long year of sickness and pain. We will miss you, but we know that you are up above and you will help us.
Today nonna Mutz passed away, after a long year of sickness and pain. We will miss you, but we know that you are up above and you will help us.
Una sera da zia Lulu’ e zio Paolo
August 23, 2014 // Posted in family, Lorenzo | No Comments
Questa settimana zia Luisa e zio Paolo erano in ferie, cosi’ siamo riusciti a passare con loro piu’ tempo del solito. In particolare mercoledi’ siamo andati dagli zii a mangiare una buona pizza e a gustare l’ottimo gelato preparato da zio Paolo. Una serata speciale, trascorsa con zii speciali, per la gioia di Lorenzo (e anche di papa’ e mamma). Grazie!!!
This week oncle Paolo and aunt Luisa were at home and we had the opportunity to stay more time with them. In particular last Wednesday we went at their place for a pizza and we also tasted the delicious “gelato” prepared by Paolo. AAnd, obviously, all togheter we also whatced “Peppa Pig” on their big screen. Thanks!!!
This week oncle Paolo and aunt Luisa were at home and we had the opportunity to stay more time with them. In particular last Wednesday we went at their place for a pizza and we also tasted the delicious “gelato” prepared by Paolo. AAnd, obviously, all togheter we also whatced “Peppa Pig” on their big screen. Thanks!!!
Bellaria
August 16, 2014 // Posted in family, Travels | No Comments
Quest’anno le vacanze non siamo riusciti a pianificarle con il dovuto anticipo, ma, giunti quasi a Ferragosto, abbiamo deciso che una settimana di mare avrebbe fatto bene a tutti noi, in particolare a Lorenzo. Cosi’, trovando a fatica un alloggio proprio nella settimana piu’ affollata per le vacanze, la famiglia sacchibelli si e’ trasferita in quel di Bellaria, a giocare con la sabbia, a tuffarsi (in un mare non certo bello, ma comunque divertente), e a svagarsi in ogni modo. Il piu’ felice di tutti e’ stato ovviamente Lorenzo, ma anche noi tutto sommato ci siamo riposati e rigenerati un po’. Abbiamo conosciuto tante persone (adulti e bimbi) decisametne simpatici e interessanti, e ci siamo goduti il nostro piccolo pirata. L’anno prossimo magari riusciremo a organizzarci meglio, ma quest’anno, complice anche forse l’unica settimana di bel tempo di questa strana estate, tutto sommato ce la siamo cavata.
This year we didn’t have time and energies to plan in a good way our vacations. But at the end, we decided that to spend at least a week at the see was mandatory, for us and, above all, for Lorenzo. So we looked for a room and after many tries, we got a good residence at Bellaria. Here the sea is not so wonderfull, but the sandy beach is amazing and perfects for children. Moreover it is a great place to have fun with the babies, and at the end also Silvia and I have been happy and relaxed enough. We also met many interesting persons, but above all we enjoyed to stay with our lovely Lorenzo, full of energy and happyness. Next year maybe we will try to plan our vacation in advance, we will try also to go somewhere on the mountains, but at the end we were lucky enough. We found a room, and we got a week full of sun, in this summer so strange form the weather point of view.
This year we didn’t have time and energies to plan in a good way our vacations. But at the end, we decided that to spend at least a week at the see was mandatory, for us and, above all, for Lorenzo. So we looked for a room and after many tries, we got a good residence at Bellaria. Here the sea is not so wonderfull, but the sandy beach is amazing and perfects for children. Moreover it is a great place to have fun with the babies, and at the end also Silvia and I have been happy and relaxed enough. We also met many interesting persons, but above all we enjoyed to stay with our lovely Lorenzo, full of energy and happyness. Next year maybe we will try to plan our vacation in advance, we will try also to go somewhere on the mountains, but at the end we were lucky enough. We found a room, and we got a week full of sun, in this summer so strange form the weather point of view.
Una merenda fra amici
August 4, 2014 // Posted in friends | 1 Comment
L’estate ha inevitabilmente reso piu’ complicate le frequentazioni anche con gli amici piu’ speciali. Qualche vacanza, il caos lavorativo, i turni e quant’altro stanno rendendo la nostra estate un po’ poco sociale. Per fortuna pero’ oggi pomeriggio siamo riusciti a intercettare i nostri carissimi amici Luca, Chiara, con la stupenda Anna, per una merenda a casa lora (poi sconfinata in una pizza). C’erano anche Matteo e Ida, con la piccola Martina, amici che gia’ avevamo incrociato sempre a casa Malcovati. Che dire, solito splendido pomeriggio, animato dall’iresistibile energia di Anna e Lorenzo (e, in misura minore, da Martina, fantastica ma ancora un po’ piccolina per ben interagire con i due terremoti….)
This summer our social activity is not at the best: we are a bit busy with some contingency, and it is not always easy to be able to find some friends at home, in this vacation period. But hopefully today we were invited by Luca and Chiara at their place, and, as always happens, together with them we spend a lovely afternoon, than derived in a pizza togehter. Lorenzo and Anna were so energetic and cute, and we also enjoyed the presence of Matteo and Ida, with their little Martina (although we were not able to catch all in a picture).
This summer our social activity is not at the best: we are a bit busy with some contingency, and it is not always easy to be able to find some friends at home, in this vacation period. But hopefully today we were invited by Luca and Chiara at their place, and, as always happens, together with them we spend a lovely afternoon, than derived in a pizza togehter. Lorenzo and Anna were so energetic and cute, and we also enjoyed the presence of Matteo and Ida, with their little Martina (although we were not able to catch all in a picture).


















