tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post6160698176578036205..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: While in Italy Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-36226109085195073822014-11-13T14:09:53.322-07:002014-11-13T14:09:53.322-07:00Yes! I'm there.Yes! I'm there.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-45725707906772501222014-11-13T07:50:43.297-07:002014-11-13T07:50:43.297-07:00Dear Mark,
I have it all figured out. You will w...Dear Mark, <br />I have it all figured out. You will write a book full of photographs and text of your Pompeian room project. You will supplement your book with actual photographs of your visit to Pompeii. Then you will publish your book and everyone will be begeistert (astounded) at your talent. And then, you will become wealthy and you can travel Europe and the rest of the world to your hearts content. Yes? Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-47292193528953448442014-11-13T07:43:13.019-07:002014-11-13T07:43:13.019-07:00Dear Sieglinde, Bellecroix is not very far from wh...Dear Sieglinde, Bellecroix is not very far from where you spend your Summers. I know that you would love it. Maybe next year. Making advance reservations yourself is so easy with the Internet so full of resources and for every country. Good photographs accompany most sites from which you can get a pretty good idea if you would like it or not. And then there are the comments left by travelers. <br />Besides, it's a great pastime during the cold winter months. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-60541842181198017752014-11-13T07:37:13.975-07:002014-11-13T07:37:13.975-07:00Dear Mary, We were very surprised to find so many ...Dear Mary, We were very surprised to find so many beautiful chateaus to stay in. The prices were nominal and the experiences were, without exception, really special. <br />The little dog was so charming but not very bright. Come to find out he really didn't live very far from where we found him. But he was so confused, he just couldn't get it together. Gene is known for rescuing people and animals. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-30799392241020428422014-11-12T13:29:23.835-07:002014-11-12T13:29:23.835-07:00Dear Gina,
Thank you for a lovely tour and a touc...Dear Gina,<br /><br />Thank you for a lovely tour and a touching story. I have not seen as much of Europe as you and Gene, but I like the idea visiting spots and staying long enough to experience them over time. That way the memories are more indelible, and one can allow for more personal interactions, as you did.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-30045087298727013502014-11-12T07:41:02.509-07:002014-11-12T07:41:02.509-07:00Dear Gina,
Dreaming of a vacation in Italy is just...Dear Gina,<br />Dreaming of a vacation in Italy is just what I need this morning as it has turned very cold in Texas. Even your photo with the rain shower looks warm and inviting and the story of the dog rescue is precious. Chateau de Bellecroix in France calls out to me especially because of the Ivy covered tower and the fine dining. Looks and sounds just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing all the special places you visited.<br />Warm greetings, SieglindeDahling1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01706796518280004968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-22572233819109036472014-11-12T06:43:02.023-07:002014-11-12T06:43:02.023-07:00FABULOUS everything Gina, my kind of trip! Lovely...FABULOUS everything Gina, my kind of trip! Lovely places to stay and eat - obviously grand but quiet. The story of the little dog is so touching - your Gene sounds like my Bob, he'd be out there looking for the owner come rain or shine. Thanks for caring Gene, hope you were rewarded with a good swig of something warming while you dried off!<br /><br />Beautiful photos of really splendid places Gina - they warm my heart this foggy autumn morning.<br />Hugs - MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.com