Monday, September 14, 2009

Back in NYC and back to reality. My "Dutch Treat" was good while it lasted, especially since I got upgraded on the return.

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Found a way to get rid of my euros - bought a real Longchamps purse! More expensive than Chinatown, less that Bloomingdales.

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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Leaving the city with 40 euros in my pocket! Just spent 10 on Strepsils (hard to find in the US). Just hope I am on the right train or else I may need may remaining cash for sure!

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Watched the sun set on Amsterdam from the Bibliotheek (sp?) Openbare and realized how lucky I am to have been able to spend a weekend here.

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Does Gamba mean "shrimp" in Dutch? Just ordered a pizza at La Place at the library building and that's what it came with.

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Just got off a canoe tour of the countryside. Managed to not fall in but did not look too graceful getting out of the boat either.

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Saturday, September 12, 2009

Just went to the gift shop at the Museum of Purses and Handbags -- my kind of place! But decided to spend the admission on tea and cake instead.

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Foodie day - Noordermarkt, Delicious Food bulk food shop and now Wagamama for lunch (not in NYC, not a cop out).

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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Just paid 15 euros to take a shower at the Mecure Hotel. Great concept, cute private cubes. So worth the money.

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Landed at AMS. At least I was in my seat. Someone had to sit in the lav! Guess they waited to long to go.

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Just realized the exit is next to the lavs. Oh well. At least I can see when they are free. Sleeping may be more of an issue.

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Sitting in the exit row. Lots of leg room but short seat. Odd to think a seat could get in the way.

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Goodbye beach. Now its automobile, train and plane to Amsterdam. So much for a smooth reentry from vacation.

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Friday, April 17, 2009

New jargon: "twiddaling" - what anti-Twitter users call tweeting, esp if they think it's a waste of time...


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Sunday, April 5, 2009

Buono viaggio to me. Ciao for now.


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Glad I checked my suitcase. Malpensa has a lot of stairs, including the stairway to board!


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Saturday, April 4, 2009

Tried a Zucca during appertivo. Was AT Zucca so felt obligated. Rhubarb liquor and soda is not my thing.


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Kind of feel like Quasimoto (sp?) - sitting on the roof of the Duomo watching the tourists go by. More angels than gargoyles though.


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Finally found a worthy souvineer for me and the folks back home - tomato paste in a tube is .95 euros vs. 5 dollars I pay at Whole Foods. On a spending spree at the supermarket. Better there than at Armani!


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Passed a street sidewalk fair on Corso Garabaldi. Funny how they are the same everywhere. Same goes for Princi. Tried to get into two and they were packed!


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Tried to see the Michelangelo Pieta at Castello Sforzesco but its closed for cleaning! The ticket person asked if I was a student (I said no) so wasn't a total loss.


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Having pizza at Silbilla. Supposed to be among best in Milan. I don't know about that. Plus, only kids eat with their hands here! Fork please!


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National strike in Italy today. Guess that's why the trains were so crowded yesterday. Looks like the trip to Turin if off.


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Friday, April 3, 2009

Watching coverage of tragedy in Binghamton on SkyNews - lead story on international English-language broadcast. Very sad.


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Bologna is really a college town, and judging by the crowds at the train station, everyone is leaving town for the weekend!


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Now sitting in a mini Eataly store in Bologna after a filling lunch. Wonder if anyone will notice if I take a nap.


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Just ate pasta I made myself! May have to invest in a pasta machine and try it at home.


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In Bologna cooking up a spring veggi storm - will have a nice lunch for sure.


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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Just had a huge piece of foccia with spinach, tomato and brie from Princi. Better than pizza.


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When in rains in Milan, it pours. Feel kind of like a drowned rat. But not too wet for gelato!


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A visit to The Last Supper lasts about as long as a typical supper at home -15 minutes is all you're allowed!


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Milan is full of school groups - saw some in the Dumomo and there are a ton here waiting to see The Last Supper.


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Our Milan offices are nicer than our NYC office! More light, at least.


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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Pasteries from the Milan airport taste better than anything at Veniros or Ferrara at home.


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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Feeling some deja vu - training back to the airport! At least I had an espresso before boarding.


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Sitting in the business center, tired dehydrated and hungry. Trying to download a 21 mb file at 3.34 KB per second. And people think this is glamourous?


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Ok, Westin Palace is much better set up - I have a mini suite containing a walk in closet the size of the main room! And wifi but bad wifi...


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Milan whirlwind! Just switched hotels because of Internet access issues...now at the Westin with my clients. Getting a much better vibe...and wifi.


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I have arrived! Waiting at baggage claim - novelty for me. Now where's the gelato?


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Monday, March 30, 2009

Taxi-ing in an airplane is never fun. But at least the pilots are very communicative. Really enjoying this airport tour I am currently on. Reminds me why I try to avoid JFK.


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In economy - at least I had the foresight to pack my own amenity kit! Hope no one sits in the middle...


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Why is cross town traffic so slow? Where are people going on Wednesday afternoons?


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