we have been useing the guidebooks of rick steves to get us around. we have his dvds and we try to watch his travel shows on pbs as often as possible. in short, we are fans.
so, today, in milan, we visited the duomo. a beautiful cathedral (the 4th biggest in the world and took 500 years to build). i was listening to the audioguide while tim was taking pictures. we came around the corner of the church and there was a film crew. tim jokingly said, "look, its rick steves." and low and behold it was.
immediately we start giggling like boy band fans. here is our travel god right in front of us. he is the one who inspired the one carry on bag. he is the one who suggested lucca. and the 500 year old hotel in florence. and the wonderful restaurants. and how to skip the line at the coleseum. right in front of us.
tim went over and asked if we could take a picture. he was very nice to us and obliged. he is much taller in real life than on tv. ricks cameraman took our picture for us, while he was taping. they were filming a special on how they film their specials. we might be in it! the whole meeting was on tape. we acted like blightering idiots, though.
its kind of funny. until today, there has not been one photo taken of tim and i together on this trip. we are too weary to ask someone to do it for fear of the camera being stolen. now, the only phot of tim and i together on this trip (we have used about 10 rolls of film) has rick steves in it.
funny how things work out.
so, for the rest of the day, we will bask in the glow of meeting our travel hero, eat canoli, and wait for our train to depart at 11 p.m. we have a sleeper car tonight and we will wake up in dijon, france around 5:30 tomorrow morning. from there we will take a train to paris and our little apartment in the marais district.
caio!
Friday, May 05, 2006
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I can't believe you got to meet Rick Steves! I love Milan's duomo, but I would think that meeting Rick Steves is even more exciting. I am jealous. Becca, I hope you have pictures of Tim giggling like a school girl. Those would be great pictures for Tim to bring to work!
As for getting pictures of the two of you together, without worrying about someone stealing your camera, I would buy a disposable camera. I always take one on a trip just for that reason. It shouldn't cost more than 10-14 euros, and no one is going to steal a plastic disposable camera. They usually take nice and clear pictures.
Last evening I watched a documentary that reminded me of you and Tim. It centered around four young exchange students that travel to France and the mischief they encounter along the way. The characters, Charles, Linus, Patti, Marcy, their companion beagle and a funny little bird, are amazed by the country's beauty and the hospitality of the locals. I can only hope that you have as fine a time as these young folks did. I believe the name of the film was "Bon Voyage Charlie Brown."
Jennifer gave me an idea with the DaVinci Code reference. I offer you this simple cipher, if you find yourself with free time in a park or on a train. The solution gives insight as to my identity.
18 4 26 8 7 19 22 9 22 4 19 22 13 7 19 22 8 26 13 23 14 26 13
8 15 22 11 7 26 7 12 11 19 18 8 24 12 12 15 22 9 13 22 26 9 7 19 22 25 26 13 16
12 21 7 19 22 9 18 5 22 9
enjoy your trip!
I guess I should have previewed my last post. I put extra spaces between the words, but they don't appear on the posting. I am sure you will be able to figure it out, but in the interest of time, here is a clue - 10 is equal to "Q".
Hi Becca and Tim! Greetings from the blue,frosty skies of Mackinaw! We are open and steady (business wise)! We are really enjoying your stories of the Callipi Adventure to Europe. They make us feel like we are there!
I do hope someone takes a picture of you and Tim that rivals the WWII famous kiss shot!
Enjoy your fabulous trip and eat lots of chocolate! Our love to you both, Dad & Mom
Hey! two comments in one day...real savy,eh? first, sorry about miss spelling your name..gues I should have got that one right! The nudy tie would make a very unique gift for the guy who is hard to buy for...I would love to see the expression on his face if Pastor looked at his tie ....hummm! go 4 it! Love you,
Mom and Dad
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