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Welcome to the 2009 CBC Italian and Visual Arts Italy Tour web blog. Check in daily to see what we've been up to while on tour.
About Us
- cbcitaly2009
- We are a group of Yr 9 10 and 11Italian and Visual Art students from CBC Fremantle Western Australia.
154 comments:
There is only 36 days to go!!!!! How exciting!!!!!!
Great Bolg site to keep in touch with the boys. Leanne Suriano
22 days to go! sad thing is we leave on my brothers birthday. Forza Juventus!!
16 sleeps left!!! can't wait
Hey Miss :)
Did you win lottery this weekend?
Not long now!
wish i could come haha
RYan x
Bought some Euro's and Dubai money today. Getting close now.
Sunday 13th September:
Capri: H 27 degrees; L 17 degrees
Pisa: H 29 degrees; L 17 degrees
Orvieto:H 26 degrees; L 16 degrees
Sorrento:H 27 degrees; L 17 degrees
Venice: H 26; L 16
Florence: H 29; L 17
Milan: H 28; L 16
Rome: H 26; L 18
Jackets are really awesome!
jackets are wicked!!!!
5 days to go so pumped
jackets are good
only 5 days to go and jackets are good!
Hi Angela
So close now-the jackets look fantastic and they even have a name on them-ha ha(Kaiden very impressed!!!) Thanks again for your time effort and never ending patience in organising this great experiece.
Sharon Brown
2 sleeps can't wait
OMG! Can't believe it's down to two sleeps... Thanks Angela and co for all your hard work - you're a STAR!
1 day to go!! close now.
Beautiful weather forecast for the 1st week in Southern Italy, 27C
see -
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/tenday/ITXX0067?from=36hr_topnav_business
Do the teachers (& yourselves) a favour and "Wash Lads!!"
are we there yet?
This Wog Blog rulz!
hi Carlo how was your flight hope u have a great time and Alessandro is starting to miss u.
FORZA JUVENTUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JUVE is playing Genoa TONIGHT U MIGHT BE ABLE TO WATCH IT ON TV if your lucky. hope 2 hear from u soon.
Have been checking your flight status and have seen you are now all in Italia. Hope all went well on the long flight over. What was Dubai like - buy much gold?!
Hey Richard, did you get to play all the games on the flights over?? I bet you gave it your best shot! Get lots of sleep - your schedule is jam packed. Look out for each other's belongs whilst sight seeing. Ciao a tutti!
Hope no-one falls asleep during dinner! Make sure you get a good night's sleep so that you're well rested for a big day tomorrow!
Hope you all made it in good shape and having a great day exploring Rome today. James we miss you already, even Bec! Its too quiet here without you.
Hi Gabe
Hope you are soaking up all the experiences . We are all missing you already
Love Solomon, Mum, Dad
Hey Anthony, don't forget to message Dad for his birthday!
Hi Lukie
Good to hear from you glad your all well and enjoying your time in Rome.
We are all missing you already it's quiet without you
Evie and Finn keep looking for you
keep in touch and eat healthy
lots of love
Re: "counting up the seven hour difference" .... Italy is on Daylight Savings until 25th Oct, so it's 6 hour difference .... & we're also watching where they are, and "wish we were there"
Hey Gabe, how is Italy?! Hope you are having a wild time! Take care of yourself..! KP
Hi Thomas!
Yes, we are ALL missing you.
I am sure you are having a good time,especially with Miss Callany looking after you.
Smile,use your hands a lot and you will blend in nicely.
Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy.
Lotssss of Love :) Mum,Dad,Joanne,
Jessica and Athony.
Hi Miss Calanni!
I know the Italian Lads in your group are having a good time and I am sure that's just how they like it.
Have a gelati for me, doppia panna.
Ciao
Hi Dad
I am missing you. We are going to Nana's to watch the Grand Final. I will text you the score. Only 16 more sleeps. Love you lots your princess kate xxxxoooo
Gday Sam and crew. happy gladiator schooling today. Hope the soccer match went well. Saints by a goal at half time. Missing you. The Monaghans
Yes we have arrived.
We have been very busy in Rome doing what Romans do... walking, eating, walking, eating, walking some more and then eating some more!! I even think we have got a sleep in so far.
Access to the Inet has not been easy and hence an apology for no blogs up to this point. However, a quick summary and a promise of more to come later now that we know where to access an Inet cafe.
The plane trip was long but pleasant enough and the boys were excellent and even managed a coupl of hours sleep in various positions curled up together - very cute.
Upon arriving in Rome we have hit the ground running already taking in;
an open top bus tour,
- a street walk of rome at night
- a visit to the Trevi Fountain atnight
- a gelato or three.... OK four by now!
The Colloseum (awesome)
The Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Santa Maria Maggioro
Piazza Navona to see the artists at work
we have been on the Metropolitane Underground and
managed to visit a local Parish and play their Football team in a game under lights.
--- Oh and of course we have eaten lots of Pasta and Pizza (and even some fruit Mums).
Today we are about to leave for St. Peters Vatican City and the boys are very keen to get some shopping done this afternoon.
That will have to do for now - as I said more reports to follow.
The boys are great and yes they have been washing!! both themselves and some clothes. They are a pleasure to be on tour with.
Thanks darren ONeill
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hey gabe hows italy hope ur having a great time :)
xx liZ
:D
Hi Gabe, it's Solomon
How R U??? We hope UR having a gr8 time in Italy. In the Grand Final Geelong won by 12 points. It was a thriller!!! Paul Chapman won the Norm Smith Medalist. Tommorow I am going to the royal show. I will buy U a showbag (bertie beetle triple deal). Can u get me something cool please! LOL. thanks. Have a gr8 time again. Cu. Squidge
Hey David (& Lads & Lasses),
Watched the Vatican Webcam at 8 your time this morning - you should have waved! (no chance of seeing individual people) ... the weather looks beautiful.
Thanks Darren for your post
... "virtually" travelling with you.
Lots of Love & "Have Fun"
Mum & Dad
Hi Carlo how r u i believe everyone is having a great time in Rome.Mum has being tracking your day to day outings and activities by glancing at the itinerary.
Are you going to try la bisteca alla Fiorentina when you arive in Florence?
And how is the Italian life compared to ours? Have you being tracking any soccer results during the week?
What about food and bevrages does it taste different to our style?
I know you have a lot to do today but your brother Alessandro says hello and said it's not the same without ya and we all miss ya.
And a big hello to the teaching staff.
Ciao a tutti e Forza JUVENTUS!!.
Hi Mo
Thanks for the photo and txts. enjoy the shopping!!! I'm, jealous.
Missing you heaps
Love Mum
Hi Tom, Going to Lano tomorrow to watch the GF. The bubbies are coming too. We're cited!! Hope you're having a T-RIFFIC time seeing all the sites of Ancient Rome today. Good Luck with the Soccer Match tonight. Thinking of you all the time and counting up the seven hour difference to see where you are at. Luv ya! Mum, Dad, Stevie and Midj xx
hi clark dudes
im in the middle of writing a postcard for dads bday.
i kinda lost my phone in the hotel room but will find it whn packing for next place. anyway
Happy birthdaydad hope u had a good one.
havnt bought any presents yet so get excited. i dunno what anyone wants...
i seemed tov forgotten how to speak italian as soon as i had to order food ahaha
hope donnalee is having a nice stay
write again later
bye.
heeeyy family,
its been so awesomee in italy
and having so much fun
wat an experience,
missing my friends and family
anndd natalie aha
xx
Hello Stacie, Adam and Kate.
Well this place is amazing. Full of beautiful friendly people, lovely walking, Pizza,Pasta and Gelatto everywhere you look and History, History and more History. The Colloseum was spectacular and the Pantheon a BIG surprise. Enjoyed Pizza and a Gelati (well in fact Two!!) at the Trevi Fountain, but the highlight was today when we visited the Sistine Chapel and then the St. Peters Basilica. It was just magnificent, better than I could have imagined or can describe in words. One day Kids... one day!!
Rome is very busy and the Traffic chaotic yet it has a wonderful sense of rythm and flow where everyone eats and smiles - Fantastic.
We leave for Sorrento and Capri tomorrow morning ( a very early start at 6:30am for brekky, tell Adam to ring me at 12 noon if possible) but before that we are going to visit the Spanish steps and have another evening Dinner in ROMA.
I trust the AFL GF was an absolute ripper, not surprisingly it has not received much news coverage here.
I hope all is well, give my regards to Dean and Sharelle and the new baby girl Molly.
Hi liz. having lots of fun, really excited here. so good, love the buildings, etc around here. can you say high to the others and tell them about the blog site too. Hope you are good and swimming going ok. again im really enjoying this trip and loving every second of it.
gabe
Stacie, Adam and Kate,
Oops I hit the send a little too quickly (yes my computer skills have travelled with me)
Thanks for the notes in the Suitcase - a lovely surprise and welcome read late last night.
Take care, thinking of you all and mising you a lot.
My Love always Dad xxxooo
Hi family. having a great time, really excited and lots of fun. hope all is well and tell solomon im ill get him something. love the buldings, roads, etc. rome is fantastic and a total different culture shock. tell kareena for me that im having a great time please because im having problems with this computer. ill try to keep you posted as much as possible and again im really having a great time. hope all is well, see u later.
gabe
Hey Anthony!
You lost your phone? What a shock! hahahaha... I'm guessing from the sms that you found it so that's a relief! Sounds like you're having a fantastic time, I'm sure the sights (and the gelato) are beautiful!
We're having a fun weekend with Donnalee, dragged her around Freo yesterday, and off to Rotto today.
We'll start compiling a list of presents for you - jewellery, handbags, ferraris and guitars are at the top so far! HAHAHA...
How are the bands????
Missing ya heaps - house is too quiet, lol.
Love
Mum
Hey Anthony,
Sounds like you are having a blast! The only bad part is that I'm visiting you and you are not here!
The blog is a great way to keep in touch and find out what you've been doing...Ill keep following your trip when I go home too.
Saw your school yesterday on my tour of Freo, and am very excited to see Quokkas today at Rottnest Island.
Your itinerary brings back memories of my trip to Italy...wish I was there again! But alas - Perth will have to do hey! Thanks for the use of your room though.
Take care
Love
Donnalee
OH at last!
Thank You Mr O'Neill for an update.Good to hear everyone is having a good time.
All the best boys.
Eager for any update boys.
Hi Thomas!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Love Mum and all the family.
G'day Tom
How is the trip, Hope its going well and your buying me lots of stuff.
Take care and keep safe.
P.S Mum Forced Me To Write This.
Cheers Anthony
Hi Tom !
How are you going.
Miss your smiling face.
Very quiet aroud here.
Love Sandy
Gday Sam hope all is well. We were jealous so we have just been out for gelati. Sounds like you did some fantastic things in Rome but Sorrento looks as though it will be awesome.
Mum, Dad, Tom and Grace.
Hi Darren, Sounds like you are loving every minute. Soak it all up we want to hear all about it in detail.. I think it sounds like you have had enough Gelato!! Enjoy everything. Ron and Tan
Hey Gabe, hope the carbo loading (the pasta!!) isn't too much to handle! Good you are having such a fab time...got your msg! Kareena :)
Hi James
thanx for the text - in between your very busy and exciting travel. We are all sooooo jealous.Thank goodness Mr O'Neill is keen to give us a good insight in to what you are getting up to!!! Hope you are having a wonderful time and looking after yourself. We miss you - the house is so quiet. Love ya Mum ,Dad and Bec
Hi Alex,
Are you managing to get more money out ok? Dad wants to know did you save Roderick & see bigus dickus at the colosseum (from the life of Brian)Make sure you have a swim at the blue Grotto, don't forget to slip slop slap. Who won the soccer match? Hope your having a great time. Love Dad, mum and Jake xxx
Hello Gabriel
keep enjoying and appreciating every minute! Went to the Royal show today and Solomon bought you 2show bags because you are missing out !!!! ( I dont think so) Who did win that soccer match? Hope the sun protection is going ok for you.Buy lots of sunscreen if u need to. Say hi to your teachers for us and remember to thank them each day for their huge efforts.
Love you heaps
Mum Dad Solomon
Hey dad,
You missed my big, (almost) debut.
I am absolutley spent, but i cant wait for golf tommorrow.
Lay off the Gelato, and only eat 1 Pizza next time.
Lots of love,
Adam.
Hey Anthony
Hope you enjoyed Pompeii! Took Donnalee to Rottnest today, she thinks Quokka's are ugly! LOL! Hope you're having a good time - how was gladiator school?
We're all missing you, the house is SOOOO quiet, lol. Make sure you have a gelato for us each day (one at a time, not six a day!) And how are those bands going?
Stay safe
love
Mum
Hi Daddy
It sounds like your having a great time!lovely day over here just a bit windy. going to the royal show tomorrow(so excited)! we made so much money at the swopmeet! me and adam have the notes and mum has the coins. you would of loved it.
MISS YOU HEAPSSSSSSSSSSS
wish i was there with you!:(
love your princess loogie
P.S. the babys middle name is Jean.after aunty rells nanna.
love you lots!
Hi Marcus Bella Gioia
Just checking on you and seeing how your wonderful trip is going. Dad is
ecstatic as Geelong won the Grand Final!He is wearing his geelong clothes everywhere.
Miss you heaps and hope you to hear from you soon and thank Ms Calanni for the txt you sent to let us know
you arrived safely. Don't forget the phone card and give us a call in between your busy schedule. Love mum x
Hello everyone
I have just spoken to Darren and he would like to apologise for the fact that the blogs are not coming as regular as he would like, internet access in Italy is proving difficult. He would like me to let you all know that they are having a wonderful time, they have walked over 50kms since arriving and are doing there best to work off all the Gelato!! The boys are brilliant and no one has lost anything or had anything stolen. He said watching their faces when they see some of the sights has been one of his highlights. The hotel in Sorrento is amazing, it was featured on Getaway and the view is breathtaking. They are all off to the Blue Grotto and then to Capri today. They are having an awesome time. Hopefully Darren will be able to give you more insight at their next stop. Thanks Stacie
Thanks Stacie!
Hello guys, sorry for not being aabele to contact u for a few days, days have been packed. Juve drew. It has been great we have seen the colessium, vatican, trevi fountain, spanish steps. It is a whole new atmosphere. juve shirts are everywhere. We have seen pompeii which is also another cool place. It is very hot and right now we r in capri. Some places u have to pay 50 cents to use a toilet. The food is great, every thing is great!!! Traffic is crazy and Juve played when we were in pompeii. Love you all cya!!!!!!!
Hi Thomas!
We are keeping track of your holiday
through the blog site. Seems everyone is having a good time.
We are all waiting to hear from you.
When you get a chance,contact us.
Enjoy.Take lots of photos.
Love from all of us.
I can Imagine the traffic there. lol. you must be haveing so much fun around italy. what is it like down there.
FORZA JUVENTUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S watch one of the soccer games if you are in the hotel
from Alessandro Monaco
THOMASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!
It seems like ages ago that you went, everyone misses you. And Monday night was not the same without you! (Meaning it was quiet) :D We alllll miss you so so so much,
Cant wait for you to get back. ENJOY YOURSELF AND TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS!
I want to see some ITALLLYYY!! :DDD!
Missssssssssss youuuuuuuuuuuu:(
HURRY UP AND COME HOME! :)
Love you lots and lots.
xoxooxoxox
JUUULLLIIIIAAANNNNNAAA:)
THOMASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!
It seems like ages ago that you went, everyone misses you. And Monday night was not the same without you! (Meaning it was quiet) :D We alllll miss you so so so much,
Cant wait for you to get back. ENJOY YOURSELF AND TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS!
I want to see some ITALLLYYY!! :DDD!
Missssssssssss youuuuuuuuuuuu:(
HURRY UP AND COME HOME! :)
Love you lots and lots.
xoxooxoxox
JUUULLLIIIIAAANNNNNAAA:)
THOMASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!
It seems like ages ago that you went, everyone misses you. And Monday night was not the same without you! (Meaning it was quiet) :D We alllll miss you so so so much,
Cant wait for you to get back. ENJOY YOURSELF AND TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS!
I want to see some ITALLLYYY!! :DDD!
Missssssssssss youuuuuuuuuuuu:(
HURRY UP AND COME HOME! :)
Love you lots and lots.
xoxooxoxox
JUUULLLIIIIAAANNNNNAAA:)
Hi Gabriel, hope you are having a fabulous time. We have just arrived home from a weekend in Nannup, wish we were in Italy !!. Enjoy your cooking class tomorrow with a nonna and I am booking us in to have a sample when you are back home. Love Aunty Janet and family.
PS This is my second attempt at writing a message. Grandad and I posted a message on the other page. oops
hey carlo on wow i got hailrever
it takes heeps of damge. Foza Juve
HAS ANYONE SEEN THOMASSSSSSSS
Thomas!
Your report has arrived.
Good Work Champ.
Looks like you will be playing Hockey after all, if you keep this up.
Miss you heaps.
Lots of love
Hi Anthony,
Sounds like you are having a good time and, according at your itinerary, it looks like you will get to see a lot of Italia. We can't wait to hear all about the trip when we visit Perth in November. Oh, take lots of photos and we can have a slide night......Sorry, make that a slideshow.
Ciao
Uncle AL & Aunty Sue
Hey Carlo,
Great to hear you're enjoying yourself. How was the plane ride? Can't wait to hear all about your trip when you get back. Keep on having fun!
Ciao,
Mark.
Hi Gabriel
Your school report arrived today, Fantastic effort- Well Done!
Reward yourself with another Gelato on us.Solomon had a caramel Gelato in honour of you today.
Keep soaking up all you can every minute and remember to try and keep healthy. Love Mum,Dad Solomon
Hi James, we are still missing you! Your phone is not responding! Hopefully all is good and you are having a blast. Did you all go in the Blue Grotto?
Love Mum, Dad & bec
ciaooo!!!
Joe and i are sitting in an internet cafe in orvieto town doing an amazing italian race
we are trying to come 1st so win da money
ciao from jesse and joe
Hey Anthony
You haven't lost your phone again have you?
Donnalee has gone back to NSW now, your room is sooo tidy it's almost sickening! I'm actually missing your mess and the constant guitar music!
Hope you're having a fantastic time, I'm sure you are. Send me a text when you can..
Mum
Hi Tom!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope you are having a fantastic time and enjoying all the wonderful sights!!
Hope you are taking lots of photos to make us all jealous. Missing you lots and can't wait for you to come home to hear all about your wonderful trip!
Love always you favourite sister Jess xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxox
Ms Francis,Zoe, Hope all your travels are still going well. Thanks again for your birthday call,wishes, it made my day. Chris came for dinner so that was good also. Kristina called, she said she had been incontact with you also. They arrived back to London yesterday. All is well in OZ. Everyone says HI and sends their lovexxxxxxxxxxxxx Speak to you soon . Mum and Co.
Hi Alex
It was great to hear from you on the answering machine, sorry I missed your call, I was out walking. How was the cooking lesssons and the chocolate factory?
Love from us all. Mum xxooxx
Hello Sam, boys and teachers. Hope all is going well. We are all missing you but hope you are taking everything in and enjoying the sights.
The Monaghans
Hi Jesse,
Sounds like your having an amazing time, thanks for the txt messages I really look forward to them. Can't wait to try those Bacci Chockys. Enjoy language school over the next few days.
All is great back home home but very quiet without you.
Baby Ella is going well and getting cuter by the day.
Take care mate and have loads of fun.
Love you lots. Mumxx
PS Say Hi to Ms Calanni for me.
Hi Tom,
Was great to get a phone call from you this morning even though it kept cutting out. Try and phone again soon if you can. Your message is not on the blog. The weather is starting to fine up here and Stevie and I have been planting herbs and vegies. I took Stevie to the Royal Show and she loved it. It's nice being on holidays just wish We were there with you in Italy. Talk soon! Love ya lots. Mum, Dad & Stevie xx
Mr Verdonk!
Hey little brother - hope you're well. Can't help but notice you are rather quiet on this page...
Mum and Dad have been in touch - they are great, hanging out in the Tasmanian countryside without internet cafes, but ask about you...although we heard you are doing ok (thanks Marcus!)
Missing you heaps. Keep up the Amazing Race Joseph! On behalf of the family (seeing as I'm left in Perth) - lots of love and have fun
Big sis xoxox
PS. Use your phone card!!!
Yes we are still going well.
Apolgies yet again for the lack of postings but our stay at Piano di Sorrento and then Orvieto meant no access to the net. However, now we are in Florence there should be no excuses.
The boys are all doing really well. Other that a sore throat or two, everyone is healthy and well , although a little exhausted. Our schedule is very busy and our long days often start around 7am and finish after 11pm - but we are in beautiful and spectacular Italy so we need to make every minute and second count.
Piano di Sorrento was a very different experience to Rome. A coastal setting allowed the boys to have some dips in the sea and enjoy the "rocky beaches". Our trip to the island of Capri was a real highlight. The Blue Grotto was spectacular and the photos dont quite do it justice. A boat trip around the entire island was great and then we explored the shops and restaurants from the harbour side to the top of the island. It was a glorious day (if I ever figure out to insert photos I could show you)and the weather matched the beauty of the island. O
Orvieto was another change of pace. It is in the beautiful region of Umbria and our farmstay was a welcome time to relax a little more surrounded by Olive groves, vineyards and beautiful farm buildings that date back over 250 years. The town of Orvieto was everything you would expect _ narrow cobble stoned streets, hidden laneways, geraniums on balconies, quaint shops and a magnificent Church (Duomo). We were very sad to leave our farm experience - and Mums the boys have some new cooking skills to show off upon their return (no excuses!)
We visited the Baci factory in Perrugia and walked away with what seemed to be about 3 tonnes of Chocolate. Upon arriving in Florence we visited the academia and stood in awe at the feet of the statue of David by Michaelangelo. At night we had our first look at the 1000 shops and another look at the 2000 handbag shops. Look out Mums I hope you have given some handy hints on the style you like!!
expect some more postings soon. The boys are off to The School soon.
Thanks and well done to the boys,
darren ONeill
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Hi Richard, been awhile since I left a msg but have been following your itinerary closely. Good to see no one has lost anything - keep it up. Has the food been meeting with your approval?? I can sense that all you boys must be very tired as the schedule looks non stop! Get as much rest as you can and Richard do me a favour and remember to wash your hair!!!!
Also I heard that there is a special day coming up on Oct 4th that will be celebrated in Italy. A joyous occasion. Richard turns 15 years of age! Wish I could be there with you to celebrate.
Update on Chorus the amazing Beagle (aka bagel). Richard - she tried to eat 2 dead birds, has found numerous gross things on walks and was swooped upon by a nesting bird. This morning she spilled the rubbish bin all over the kitchen floor! I am now giving her the 'cold shoulder'. She went up to your room and was caught sniffing through your bag. Were there some morsels of a past lunch somewhere??? I think she misses going for a walk with you, Anthony and Mikey. Weather here not too bad. Royal Show just like going to a Factory outlet sale, not as good as it used to be. Yes, have bought you a show bag, you can show appreciation later. Hope you are spending your money wisely and make sure you buy some things for your self, do not worry about me, buy some things that you will really treasure. I hope you are well and continue to have a fantastic trip. Miss you lots and lots and lots. Chorus sends a sloppy kiss, but have just seen her eating something gross in back yard so I probably would not accept the kiss!!!!!! Ciao bello.
hey mummy :D:D:D:D having a fun time , italy is awesome, love it in Florene wicked veiw and school is fun. Love you all :D
Chris
hey mum its kaiden
having a great time in italy.. it is great
hope dunsborough was good with aunty caroline and the kids..
got all your presents and that sort of stuff..
getting new footy boots that are mint..
ttyl(talk to you later)
xx
hey mum and dad the trip has been great so far. We r now in florence which is realy busy wth so much things to do. The farm stay was nice and quiet and was a shame to get away from. Love u's all xx FORZA JUVENTUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! catch up later!
mum i have ran out of credit so cant text you anymore
il see if i can get some here or otherwise u can buy me some more
keep texting me though
luke
hi family, how are you.
having a great time and loving it. brought a lot of presents and say hi to everyone at home for me. have you got the postcards? can you say a few words to kareena and aunty janet for me. thanks see you later. say hi to solomon, thank him for the showbags.
gabriel
gabriel
hello lina, giovanni and nick
i am having lot's of fun here in italy and we are at the half way point of the trip.
it has been very memorable and very funny, like when i dropped marcus
missing u heaps, love u all xxx
Alex L
hey fienbergs,
you probably wont read this but anyway...
having an awesome time here, sick weather but a bit hot at times. heaps of driving in the coach but all worth it. havent got many presents to date but will do tonight and over the next few days hopefully. say hi to the fams for me, talk soon.
jordie
HEYY IT'S ALEX S I HOPE YOU CAN FIND THIS COMMENT TO HELLP I WILL DO IT IN CAPS I'M HAVING FUN AND I M RUNING OUT OF TIME TO TYPE THIS !!
hi again.
in florence. have seen lots of great artwork and have just sent you a quick message before this in the sme day. lots of shopping and having the best of time see you later.
gabriel
Hello family...
I'm in italy if you didnt know... but if you did notice me missing,
I'm having a lot of fun. The only thing I hate is the early wake ups and late go-to-sleepy-things. I am currently writing this hooked on energy drinks.. but all is good. Hope you are enjoying the Aussie stuff, because im enjoying the italian stuff. We've been everywhere man, almost.
Lots of love,
your favourite, Callum
PS i totally forgot you mitchell, but lets be honest, are you really the most loved??
hi kareena,
how are you. having a good time and staying fit. see you later
gabe
hey all italy is awesome we went to the chocolate factore i bought lots of chicolat for yous not much baci but its all good we are in florence its shopping time geting bags and jewelrey for you guys im having so much fun not regreting this at all its wicked if you want a specific present drop me a post and ill try to get it for you hope to talk soon ps created the best gelato combo eva peach and chocolate in a cup it is epic
peace out boschman
hi grandad and aunty janet. having a great time and loving it. got lots of gelato's and seen a lot, see you laer
gabriel
Hello Family,
I am in Florence at the moment after having a great time in Roma, Orvieto, Sorrento and Capri. I have had fantastic times in all destinations and looking forward to Milan and Venice. I have bought lots of presents and looking forward to seeing you all again soon.
Nick
nah i didn lose my phone again i just havnt had it onme.
hope everythings going good
hope sarah has a good time in sydney
hope u all had a good time cleaning, etc
in floence atm but its worse han rome.
favrit place so far was sorrento and capri.
ive got everybody presents
trying to find another laxce to get another swiss army knife for myself. its ok u can tell dad i got him one!
ttyl
anthonyc
hey family
italy has been pretyy good so far
in florence at the moment annd got heaps more to come
capri, roma, sorrento and orvieto have all been goood and im looking forward to venice and milan
jesseee
hello family
i am currently in a internet cafe in florence. we just came from orvietto where we had the cooking lessons. accordiong to ms francis, im pretty talented at making pasta. we are all pretty tired from getting up early and not really getting too much sleep. havent bought much but might now that i am in florence. alex is gay, hes ugly and i hate him <3.
might ring you in the next few days.
byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseven.
ily.
the end.
bye
hey mum dad tom and grace,
missing yous. it was my first day at art school today.it was prettty good.
i saw big david yesterday it is 5 m tall!! no pics alowed of that, but i got some hell good ones at the farm stay carpri of some hudge cliffs and stuff. and of course the vatican and the colossem i sent you guys and my grandparents some post cards the other day i don't know how long they will be but i posted them in Rome. i can't believe geelong won :( having soooo much fun and i learnt how to make pasta so i can make it for you when i get home:) sorry i havent been in contact it is very difficult to get toone of these internet cafes.how was my report by the way. g2g cya going shopping xox
ow and by the way went to school today and it wasd fun we have a prety cool teacher and remember to tell me what you wand soon like asap
boschman
Hey Family, in particular Alysia, Didnt see your post before i sent the original (Ps, that PS that i put earlier was a joke, and I love you mitchell :)) and now ive read your post and all is good..
And yes alysia, I will try to use the phone card, but its really hard unless you wanted to be rung at 5 am?? regardless, i will try and sent lots of postcards, describing various things weve done, etc...
But, hope your enjoying time without me... And hows my brilliant dog, brinny?? The house ok?? no one stolen my stuff?? Broken my laptop etc...?? Good...
Love you all, i'll try to keep in constant contact... Goodbye (for the second time)
Cal(l)um
Hey mum :D
How are you ^^
Yes Italy has been awesome and i have been missing you heaps
I have bought something for everyone and i have bought myself some things (includes a 30 Euro knife)Tell Nonna i have got 4 packets of Torone. Well we are in Flornce at the moment and we are bout to go have dinner luv u and chorus and everyone heaps BYEEE
hello
i am in florence at the moment and missing yous all i have had so much fun and dont want to return. the shopping here is insane and i love yoohs all c u soon
ciao
i am in florence at the moment have a shoppin spree of a life time i dont want to leave but i miss yous all. sorrento was sooo awsome i can officially say i have swam in the mediteranean. i shall be home soon with delights :)) love yoohs all xx
hey mum, dad and tamika
hope all is good at home.
having a fantastic time, we have done some amazing things.
Sorrento and Oriveto have been my favourite so far.
Miss you all,
Love Jake
xx
hey parents please look under blog archives for all comments on our experiences :)) xx
Hi Sam, Thanks to Giacomo for passing on my messages, sorry to Kaiden for spelling his name wrong. West Perth's Best and Fairest last night, Presto and Kirsten were there, it was a fun night. You know 1, 2 and 3rd... Saylor got best first year, Jas most couragous (heading for 2 shoulder ops before end of this year though), Longy (100 WAFL games)and Smokes (200 games) retired.
Grace has a new pair of runners to show you she has put them back in the box to keep them nice. Tom needs a bowler and Smudge needs a walk. Your report was all good, don't worry. Enjoy the scenery, smells and substance that is Italia! In French "Carpe diem".... Ask Ms Francis how the art students are creating master pieces whilst eating so much, surely your hands are full? Seriously say hi to Ms Francis from all the Art parents and tell her she can ask our boys to carry shopping for her. Love from ya Mum XXX
Hi Gabriel
So nice to hear from you. hope you are not too tired and still managing to saviour every moment. It will all be a memory so very soon. You don't seem to have spent much money according to your travelex account. Make sure you buy yourself something/s really special plus the other things on your list. Solomon has now been in Broome swimming for 3 days and Dad and i are now officially childless but i must say i prefer it when you are both home but am very happy you are having such an experience. Sol will blog you when he gets back. Miss hearing your voice
Happy shopping
Lots of Love Mum & Dad
Hi Gabe - Mum says sorry for writing "saviour" when it should have been "savour". The blog reads like many of the boys are tiring. Keep going is all I can say! I wish it were me. Enjoy every bit of it, even the shopping. (Did I just say EVEN THE SHOPPING!) I had better go and enjoy our weekend now as it is work on Monday for us. Love Dad.
Thankyou boys for all your wonderful posts overnight !
Hello mum, alessandro and dad. Yes i have watched Juve vs Monaco 2nd half and it was great. The traffic is chaotic and nearly every car is FIAT or Alfa or Merc, not much holdens. It has been great and so far I am trying to look for a bag for U mum, Wat should i get give me some help text me about it. I have bought dad, alessandro and I an OFFICAL Juve shirt. i just hope alessandro's one fits him. I don't know wat to get mark. Firenze is packed full of people and there are more shops in Firenze then wat i've seen in Perth! Aparently me and 2 other people on tour were told not to wear Juve shirts in Firenze because it is dangerous (we were wearing the shirts and didnt know about this)! The food here is great. Read the other posts on wat we have done. CIAO!!
The photos are great. all the information posted is great to read - it is comforting to hear and know every one is having a ball.
James i hope you did not eat toooo many Baci and you saved me some - you know how they are my fav!!!Look forward to getting home each day to read the blog - keep up the comments.
Arrivederci bello James
Hi Thomas!
OK, enough already. Yes we are all very jealous but happy that you are having a good time. Just enjoy yourself.Don't worry too much about presents, trust your instincts(may the force be with you:).
Got excited about the photos.
You so look like a tourist.All the effort that went into packing your bag everything matching,what happened?
Typical of you,anything goes as long as your comfortable.
Good to see you have invented a new ice cream combo.
Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy!!!!!!!
Love from All
HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY RICHARD MARTINELLI!
Today is Sunday 4th Oct and here in Perth we are thinking of you on your special day. Hope you get to do some fun things on this day. Maybe a giant cake or gelato???
It is a lovely sunny day here, and we are having waffles for breaky in your honour! Then heading off to the beach house. Chorus the amazing bagel sends her love and yes she found a fast food snack on her morning walk earlier today! Yuk. I am missing you especially on your birthday, but will make sure we celebrate upon your return. Make sure you buy yourself lots of goodies.
Laura has not been too well and I am sure she is very jealous of you being over in Italy. Lovely weather here at last. Dad bought yet another bike, house looks like a bike shop!!
When I feel like I am missing you I go into your room and breath in those familiar aromas!!
Just have the best time and have a wonderful 15TH BIRTHDAY.
Lots of love from everyone back here in Perth. XXXXXXX Mum.
Buongiorno!
Come Stai?
heyyy everyone, dont worry miss i havent forgot about you, just been reading the updates, im so jealous!! haha
tom, marc and I all give our best wishes
hope we're not missed to much ;)
sounds like... obviously your having fun
have a great time!
seeeyaa ms francis, mr o'neil and ms calanni
say hi to the boys for us!
Ryan Edwards xx
Gday Sam
Looking forward to taste your pasta cooking when you het home.
I will be interested to see if Ms Calanni won the race up the steps at the Leaning Tower of Pisa - I think you will have her covered.
See if you can get me a cheap deal on a Ferrari.
Stay safe and enjoy
Dad
Richard !!
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Dear Richard
Happy Birthday to you.
A birthday that you’ll never forget ... Florence ... Pisa.
Top that on you 16th, 17th, 18th.... etc.
... a nice challenge.
All the Best from Grant & Trish Ryan
hi dad
how are you? missing you heeeeeeps!
we are just getting ready for Pops birthday party:) Keeley is here so is molly she is so cute! 7 more days to go! we have got it on the board so (I) can cross them off every day! How was the tower of Pisa (still standding i hope) it sounds FANTASTICO and looks BELLISSIMO.(I've been learning my italian!) ok it's just from my library book it's about italy!!!!!
love you lots
have a great last few days in Italy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love you heeeeeps your
Princess Kate
Hi Tom,
Pop went home today as they let him out of hospital yesterday. The staff at Royal Perth Hospital were brilliant and their only concern was to get Pop's lungs better and to have him breathing well again. Once again Pop shows us all what a true Aussie Battler is!! The weather has finally turned lovely here and I'm taking advantage of the holidays and doing lots of gardening. Unfortunately, I won't be able to move your room out into Dan's before you get back as we have had Nanna staying with us all week. Sounds like you've been having a great time and the scenery looks awesome. Everyone wishes they were there with you. Can't wait to taste the choccies!! How was Pisa and did you get a photo holding it up? Enjoy the Ferrari Museum today. Let us know if you need any more money. Try and call soon if you can. Luv ya lots!
Maum, Dad and Stevie xxx
hey mum dad and everyone else
went to pisa yesterday but unfortunately it was raining
we could still climb the tower and i did get the photo
leaving florence today and heading to milan via bolonga
i asked miss calanni about money because i have approx 400 euro left and she said that should be fine.
ive already done my shopping so the only thing i really need money for are meals which im set for.
im gonna call you today and ask how things are doing
i hope nannas ok
miss you all
lots of love
tom
thats great
i sent some more postcards to you piza is actually leaning so much more than i thought. milan today and lots of traveling .
Hey everyone thanks for all the best wishes i had a great time in italy and i had the leaning tower as a candle :)
I also got an awesome Puma shirt from everyone (wearing it now) Love you all alot
-Richard
Hey Anthony,
Glad to hear Pisa was 'awsum' and that you've been buying yourself some souveniers...
Sarah is in Sydney now, it's weird only haveing two kids at home. Ryan and Christopher are having a slumber party in Ryan's room tonight, lol, they were going to sleep in the family room with sleeping bags and Raggy, but of course Raggy was going nuts so he's back outside!
Thursday night we're going to Sorrento (that's Perth Sorrento, not Italy :( ) and tomorrow we're going to Gold Class movies..
Well your room is still far too tidy, it's very strange!
Hope you're remembering to wear those bands (she says fully expecting Anthony to say "Doh!") LOL
Talk to you soon, let us know if you need more money to buy my jewellery (just joking), but seriously if you need more money let us know..
Missing you,
Love
Mum & Co
Anthony,
I forgot, your report came and it was excellent, congratulations! It's amazing what a bribe of an Italian holiday can achieve! Don't know what we're going to do about next term though, ha ha ha!
Sarah went to the show and got you a showbag, nothing spectacular but it's the thought that counts!
Speaking of thoughts, have you thought to buy Miss Calanni, Miss Francis and Mr O'Neill a gelato for giving up their holidays to put up with all those boys? I hear that Clark kid can be a bit of a handful, ha ha ha!!
Six more sleeps till you're home, make the most of it!
x x
Hi Gabe
It's Solomon speaking.
How r u??? Hope u r having a gr8 time! I got back from broome yesterday and it was really fun. I got 11 medals (I have taken the lead against u on the medal tally, with around 70 medals!). it was really hot (38 degrees), but it was relaxing and a gr8 learning experience. I bought u souveneirs for u. im very envious of u cause u r eating lots of gelatos and c-ing all da sights. swimming guys r asking me when u get back all da time. everyone is missing u. its kinda lonely @ home cause ive no one to muck around with. Have lots and lots of fun all aroung italy. luv Squidge ps. mum forgot to tell u on her blog that I bought u a warheads and a bertie beetle showbag.
Hi Thomas!!!!!
AIN'T no SUNSHINE when you're gone, AIN'T no fun when you're AWAY, you get the idea.
Always good to hear your voice.
I cant believe you are being so good with your money.You must be sick.More photos please.
Tracie from Black hawks Ice Hockey called. Wants you to play when you come back. Are you up to it?
Enjoy,Enjoy,Enjoy!!!!!!
Love from allllllll of us
Hi Gabe
U seem to have a lot of money left, i have just checked your travelex balance. Please spend some on gifts, especially for all the things on your list plus things for Solomon and yourself if you have room to bring home on the plane. Dont worry though left over money can always go towards Nationals in Sydney! Have u missed ur swimming? they are missing u.
Love Mum
HOT HOT HOT!!!
Hot Off The Press!
Miss PraGucci(Prada Gucci Calanni)
Has been seen in Italy sporting the latest Grey hoody Jacket with the new fashionable Green trim.
This Jacket has become the new must have accessorie.
It has made such an inpact, it has also been seen on various dashing young men about town, in Italy.
To all those fashionistas out there it is a limited addition Jacket and unable to be purchased anywhere in the World.
HOT HOT HOT!!!!
Ciao Amici
Hi Carlo how are you? i read some of the blogs and looks like everyone is enjoying themselves.Did You try bisteca alla Fiorentina while you were at Florence?,and i am looking foward to try and see some of your new cooking skills can't wait.See you soon Carlo.
Hi Tom,
Was great to hear from you last night and hear your voice from all those miles away....sorry if I got a bit choked up and couldn't talk!! I have transferred some more money onto your travel card No. 1 so you should be able to access it in a couple of days. Buy some stuff and mementos 'coz you won't be back in Italy for a while and you still have yet to see what Venice has on offer. Dad might like a T-shirt(don't get one that says....I went to Italy and all I got was this T-Shirt!). Nanna's birthday is today and she is still in SCGH however she seems to be improving(it's also Richie Benaud's birthday - Marvellous that!!). Looking forward to you coming home and all the stories, photos, etc. Did you buy a matchbox ferrari? Hope it was red if you did!! Love you Heaps!
See ya when we're looking at ya!!
Mum, Dad & Stevie xxx
Hi James, we haven't heard about the Ferrari Museum yet?? Clearly you guys are very busy which is great. Richard showed me your trophy today. First pink football trophy I've ever seen. The cats miss you.
Love Dad, Mum and Bec.
RICHARD M:
Good to hear you got what you deserved for your BIRTHDAY! Hope you managed a cake too?? Enjoy your last week in Italy. Would you like to visit again?? Say after TEE?? Keep dreaming!!!
Hope you are looking after yourself, and have not lost anything. Make sure you buy yourself some great stuff to remember all the good times over there. Chorus the amazing bagel is preparing for your return. She has booked herself in for a wash, set and blow dry!! So she will not only look fantastic but will smell sweet too, which is 100% better than the present!!
Will see about putting some more Euros onto your card just to ensure you are covered. Wouldn't want you to suffer now would we??
Just think it will be school next week. Sorry I just couldn't resist the urge to bring that up!!
Take care and have a blast! XXXX Mum.
HI Sam,
Just letting you know I have the house to myself kids and dad in Busso. Tom beat dad by one shot in putt putt and Grace didn't eat her breakfast this morning. I have 8 hours in theatre today, a room with no windows and the weather is fantastic. Oh well, nearly finished. I had a great study session with Dr Troy last night and have another one planned with Elena on Thursday night.
Let us know if you need more Euros and we will make sure we ignore your blog. Haha. Hayden and Aunty Doobie have the blog address so they can follow your trip.
Smudge still missing you.
Mum.
To Sam
We are in Busso and having a great time - we had a Simmos icecream (its not a gelato but close!).
We are missing you have fun
Tom and Grace
hey matera and brown family..
italy is great on the last leg of our trip now and its been the trip of a life time..
will never forget it and am missing you all alot..
went for breakfast with nonna which was great and will be going with them when the school departs so i wont see you for a nother 2 weeks haha
miss you all
KAIDEN
hey family, and my fell ow friends,
italy has been such a great time, very fun, entertaining, enjoyable,and many memories 24/7.
was a good trip of a lifetime,
and yet venice here is such a great place, so quiet, free of cars buses, everything, which is great. the canals are quite interesting.
cant wait till gardaland, sounds lots of fun,
cyaaa, xx
morgannn
hi everyone Venizia is awesome
I have not tried bisteca of Firenze because its way to big (700g to 1kg of steak)The pasta recipe i used in cooking is just 1 egg, and 100g of plain flour per person (more on it later).
I had a gondola ride today which was awesome. So far the trip has been great and CAN WAIT to come home. Venizia is so quiet and is a very superior and unique city compared to others. We must go here and to all the other places ive been aswell as torino, sicily and other places you have heard about.
Caio and FORZA JUVENTUS
hi everyone
having a great time. in venice. see you sone.
gabriel.
going to the Murano glass factory today then tomorrow to gardaland
ciao
hello how is yor trip looks like your haveing fun on the other side of the world!
bisteca of Firenze was too big.
1 kilo WOW i dont think i can eat half of it. how was it in Venizia those boat must be fun.
gardaland dont no what it is.
iv been out to places got so much things
to much you want to buy there do you
cya from Alessandro
remember to reply whe you get too
oh year just one other note spend money wisly. lol
cool thats great well venice will destroy busso any day almost over which is very sad i got stuff for everyone have you got my postcards yet
ciao
Hi everyone,
In venice and am having a great time. I am spending and have got a lot of presents. Hope Solomon has had a great time at broome, (lots of medal) and have not gained much weight, have burnt it all off by walking )we have done so much). Have been on a gondalla and bought mum a gloves, and necklase and unfortinatley i saw a better one on an island but had to board a boat back to venice immediately after, and had no time to get it. Got dad a tie and wallet and solomon 2 shirts and a hat and will get him a few cooler things soon. I will see you later at the airport.
Gabriel.
Hi Thomas!
Not long to go now.
As they say, Time flies when you're having fun.
Enjoy the rest of your time in Italy.
Have lots of fun at Gardaland.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Enjoy,Enjoy,Enjoy!!!!!
from all of us.
G'day Mums and Dads,
The Dubai to Perth flight EK420 today (Saturday) was early - this is the flight that the boys are returning on on Monday. To check the progress of the flight on Monday go to the Perth Airport "Live Flight Tracking" site
http://www.perthairport.net.au/default.aspx?MenuID=11
and down at the bottom left are "All International Flights". Click it and put the mouse over the orange dot coming out of Dubia to Perth and the Time of Arrival will be displayed.
'citing isn't it ....
Gardaland is like adventure world and yes thats right, went on my first rollercoaster green one 3 times and blue one (biggest in whole of gardaland) 6 times, so much fun also went on the log splashdown, giant drop, and that rampage thing from adventure world. shame i didnt go on 4d adventure ride.
I bought some shoes by the way, hope thats ok. and yes i still have like 50 euro left over not including coins.
Now we head back to perth =( and also =)
Caio.
Thanks so much Angela, Zoe and Darren!
home at last. our boy looks like he has grown. Thankyou for looking after him Zoe, Angela and Darren.
ps The chocolate is lovely
The Monaghans
WELCOME BACK GUYS.
LOOKING GOOD.
Nice to have Thomas back home.
Thank You Teachers,especially Miss Calanni, nice work keeping them safe and making it enjoyable.
Cheers
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