From New York to Italy

Monday, August 12, 2013

Medieval times

None of our family had ever been to a medieval times before. We tried to go once in DC but it didn't work out. So one day we decided to hit up Movie land, the water park and eat at Medieval times. It was a blast! The food was awesome! They gave us a whole chicken, some kind of bread, the best soup i've had in my life, warm apple pie.. and i think I forgot something. The kids enjoyed eating with their hands, banging their cups and plates and not having a care in the world. Best part.. Unlimited wine for Mom! All for just 29 Euro per adult, 19 euro per kid, Which also happens to be cheaper than in the states! We did not leave hungry that is for sure! And the best way to end a long day at the water/amusement park! We cannot wait to go back.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

The Real Disney Castle

When we went to Garmisch last year we decided to take the journey to the real disney castle (the one the disney castle was modeled after), Neuschwanstein Castle. It was amazing! In order to take a tour you buy your tickets at the base of the hill and then you can either walk or take a horse & carriage ride up the hill. The tours are time slotted- Don't be late! We took the kiddo's in, and being a family full of Amazing race fans, we of course were checking out the places we saw on the show in more depth. What I disliked the most is all the renovations. Why can't people let things be? I understand somethings need to be renovated but seeing women behind the glass stitching at some cloth annoyed me. It's old.. it should be raggity and not pretty. Let history be history. We got some delicious pretzels and headed to back to garmisch after our hour tour. Well.. left right after getting a photo for our Christmas card in the prime location!

Sirmione Castle

I wanted to take some time and go in depth on the places we've been visiting. First, Sirmione Castle. It's on Lago di Garda. It's quite beautiful The view from the top of the castle over the lake is stunning. There is a cute little resturant right outside that we stopped for a bite to eat at. Not the best food we've had in Italy and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. There is a beach slightly down the road from the castle, it looked a tad overcrowded for me. Also, right at the castle entrance there is the ability to rent boats. Brilliant, what a better way to see the castle then from the lake?

Another one off the list

Slowly checking items off my small Italian bucket list. Last night we went to a Pitbull Concert in Assago-Milan, Italy. It was a blast. Much shorter than I had expected but SO MUCH FUN! We were right at the front. The italians are still rude no matter where they are. I literally had italians sitting on me when they had seriously 20 more feet of space to go to but they felt the need to sit on my foot. I held my composure well and didn't hit anyone and just enjoyed Mr. Worldwide!

Thursday, August 8, 2013

To do before I leave Italy

Well, our time in Italy is coming to an end... so we thought. March 2014 will be here before we know it. We found out yesterday that we got approved for the extension we put it! Yes, this girl who HATED Italy asked her husband to extend so we had more time here. We do not know an exact day we will leave this place or to where we are headed next, all I know is I still have some time to travel. When we realized that we were 8 months for packing up, I started to think of all the things I wanted to do before I left here. Most peoples list would say, go to rome... venice etc. Not mine.
My list : Go to Al Portego ( a restaurant i drive by daily and have for 2 1/2 years, but have never gone)
~~Go to the Mensa on post (Did that after 2+ years)~~
~~Try Prosciutto & melon (Did that yesterday)~~
~~Go to Auchan~~
~~Get a Demijohn~~ Got two!
~~Learn to make pasticcio and gnocchi from scratch~~
~~Learn to make ragu~~
Have a real conversation with my landlord without playing charades
~~Go to Bassano Del Grappa My new favorite tow~~n
~~Go to a Concert in Milan~~
I don't have a ton of places on my MUST see list. I just went to paris last month. It was awesome. Greece & london are the only two left on my list but I wouldn't be terribly heart broken if I didn't get there.