chillin in Italy.

[Corbi]

Here for work since monday, flew into Dublin and then to Venice, am staying an hr north of Venice at the base of the Dolimites. Haven't been here since 2006 and it's still fabulous, freakin food and wine has been awesome. Gnoochi, tortelloni, linguini, pizza, tiramisu, etc. Feel like I have gained 5lbs in 3 days. Hitting up Venice tomorrow as my work here is complete. Fly out friday morning.

I told my wife 9 yrs ago I'd move here in a heartbeat and I haven't changed that opinion one damn bit.

[Mark1T]

Corbito, you know how to travel. Expecting many more pics.

[crupiea]

Sounds like a great trip. Loved the pics.

Oh wait, wut?

[pryme]

Here for work since monday, flew into Dublin and then to Venice, am staying an hr north of Venice at the base of the Dolimites. Haven't been here since 2006 and it's still fabulous, freakin food and wine has been awesome. Gnoochi, tortelloni, linguini, pizza, tiramisu, etc. Feel like I have gained 5lbs in 3 days. Hitting up Venice tomorrow as my work here is complete. Fly out friday morning.

I told my wife 9 yrs ago I'd move here in a heartbeat and I haven't changed that opinion one damn bit.

How dare you consider leaving Wisconsin for Italy!!

Have fun though. I'd like to visit there sometime.

[JimmyJonny]

Damn, I'm jealous !

I would love to see where my family came from, maybe one day I'll make it.

Enjoy. Will check back for pics.

[whatevergirl]

Would love to visit there. Very lucky man, you are.
Divertiti!

[mcbourque]

Yum!!! so jealous.

But yes, where are the pics

[2nd_chance]

What do you do for a living Corbi?

[StressMonkey]

Corbi travel pics are a treat. Awaiting them.

[Corbi]

No pics due to posting on mobile and could not find or I simply am too dumb the proper buttons to do it on this site. Have some on Flex's site. Will post Sunday when I get back.

[Lou1se]

I told my wife 9 yrs ago I'd move here in a heartbeat and I haven't changed that opinion one damn bit.

Totally understanding you here Corbi, I've visited Italy twice. They are the best and most vivid memories of my youth. I fell in love with how magical and full of life the place was(especially at night) The people are amazing - so much heart and soul. One of my fondest memories was being at my Uncle's Osteria with family and friends, the food was incredibly delicious! We were absolutely bursting! The place was alive with chatter, laughter and spiced up a bit with semi-heated exchanges haha love it!! A man sitting opposite from me then suddenly breaks into song.... the rest who were sitting around the table eventually followed. My God they were loud! I know my cheeks were red, they felt hot from blushing lol The men's beautiful voices set the place alight and gently raised the roof I'm sure.

At eleven I had left my heart in Italy (sigh) and same again at sixteen. Yep.. I have three hearts. The thought of leaving Italy killed me, each time quietly crying myself to sleep with thoughts of running away so I'd miss that damn plane

What a lovely work trip, I'm jealous and good to see you're enjoying every minute of it. Just lie back..I mean get to work and enjoy la dolce vita.

Viva Italia!

[sy2502]

What's the name of the town Corbi?

[danap3681]

What's the name of the town Corbi?

He posted yesterday that today he will be in Venezia.


I wish I liked to travel more. I think for me going places where they speak different languages intimidates me.

[sy2502]

He posted yesterday that today he will be in Venezia.


I wish I liked to travel more. I think for me going places where they speak different languages intimidates me.

Actually he said he would be in a town north of Venezia in the Dolomiti, which is why I asked.

[Jasonk282]

Here for work since monday, flew into Dublin and then to Venice, am staying an hr north of Venice at the base of the Dolimites. Haven't been here since 2006 and it's still fabulous, freakin food and wine has been awesome. Gnoochi, tortelloni, linguini, pizza, tiramisu, etc. Feel like I have gained 5lbs in 3 days. Hitting up Venice tomorrow as my work here is complete. Fly out friday morning.

I told my wife 9 yrs ago I'd move here in a heartbeat and I haven't changed that opinion one damn bit.

Florence is amazing as is Rome. In fact I would love to live in Florence, right in teh heart of Tuscany,

[RT1957]

Sounds beautiful Corbi....I'm sure a little of that Italian heritage has something to do with wanting to live in Italy. I know it would be a place I would consider if the circumstances were right.

[danap3681]

Actually he said he would be in a town north of Venezia in the Dolomiti, which is why I asked.

Gotcha. I just saw a post over on IS. To be honest I don't have a clue about any of those places which I am sure is obvious

[Corbi]

What's the name of the town Corbi?

. Sacile and Caneva.

[sy2502]

. Sacile and Caneva.

That's on the way to where we used to go on vacation (the Cadore area). Have fun!

[Corbi]

That's on the way to where we used to go on vacation (the Cadore area). Have fun!

leaving tomorrow 😪 love Vittorio/Veneto, old centro with the ancient buildings and cobblestone roads.

[sy2502]

leaving tomorrow �� love Vittorio/Veneto, old centro with the ancient buildings and cobblestone roads.

Unfortunately very recently there was a large landslide in San Vito di Cadore (north of Caneva) that killed a bunch of people. Sad.

http://www.efe.com/efe/english/world...00262-2681839#

[Corbi]

B

Unfortunately very recently there was a large landslide in San Vito di Cadore (north of Caneva) that killed a bunch of people. Sad.

http://www.efe.com/efe/english/world...00262-2681839#

. I'm sure you have been to Vajont dam, massive landslide there in 1963 killed over 2000. Memorials to a lot of them are posted on the walls in the tunnel area.

[sy2502]

B. I'm sure you have been to Vajont dam, massive landslide there in 1963 killed over 2000. Memorials to a lot of them are posted on the walls in the tunnel area.

I wasn't yet born at the time, but I know of it yes. It ended up with a good old Italian style collective finger pointing. If I remember correctly the trials went on well into the 90s.

[DocHoss]

I wasn't all that thrilled about visiting Venice (was in Ferrara for a conference and it was their outing) - but changed my mind once I got there. It was pretty cool. We even went back on our own the next day. Really enchanting.

[Corbi]

I wasn't all that thrilled about visiting Venice (was in Ferrara for a conference and it was their outing) - but changed my mind once I got there. It was pretty cool. We even went back on our own the next day. Really enchanting.

I preferred Verona and Genoa over Venezia but still can't go wrong with any of them. Venice is chock full of tourists and crappy souvenier stands, overlook that and just focus on the history, culture and architecture and it's an incredible city.

[Corbi]

Couple quick pics, got home late last night and thought I would sleep well, wrong answer. I'm friggin beat and can't wait to pass out in a couple hrs.

Guinness in Ireland airport.


Appetizer tray at IL Rifugio


Lake at the base of the Dolimiti's.


Enjoying some gelato at 1am in Sacile.


Picked up a coke there.


Primi and vino.




Typical restaurant

[Corbi]

Dinner spot in Sacile


Mirco our Italian host


Dolomiti's


Venice looking off the Rialto bridge





From the steps of the Rialto





Bridge of Sighs. Story goes that the courthous is on the left and when walking to prisoners over to the jail on the right via this bridge it was to be their last view of the water front for quite sometime and a lot of them would sigh at the view.

[Corbi]

Alley in Venice where I saw a mafia hit go down as we were eating lunch. Saw a mouse running against the wall and the head waiter saw it as well, he kicked that poor mouse all the way down that alley and then wacked it with a broom afterwards.





Grand Canal


Twist and Shout shake I had at Hard Rock Cafe, had rum and delicious bacon.






Have to upload more to FB, will post some here when I get that done.

[JimmyJonny]

Absolutely beautiful.

[Brackneyc]

Too bad there is nothing for rent over there.