Comments for Italy? It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time http://italy.simoncapp.com An Italian Odyssey Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:19:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on Feedback by Murray Keable http://italy.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14&cpage=1#comment-7478 Murray Keable Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:19:14 +0000 http://www.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14#comment-7478 You two are incredible ! Murray Keable Carlton You two are incredible !
Murray Keable
Carlton

]]> Comment on Feedback by Michael Eagle http://italy.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14&cpage=1#comment-7459 Michael Eagle Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:20:33 +0000 http://www.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14#comment-7459 Simon, Congratulations on the book, what a great read. Your book really picked up the high's and lows (not to many though) of Italian life. Being married to an Italian and a lover of all things Italian my family and I have travelled to Italy on three separate occasions for extended stays of upwards of 3 months. Having comtemplated living there since our first trip in 2004 we have never quite made it. Now that the kids are well entrenched in secondary school it probably won't happen over the next few years. However, the passion still burns deep and one day we will do it. In my view culturally Italy is the greatest country on earth. It is a treasure that should be enjoyed by all who have the capacity to do so. The cultural dimensions to the country and the Italians' attitude to life is something that we Australians can learn a lot from. The importance of family (in the very extended sense) is so uplifting. It was interesting to note your comments in relation to Lucca. We have also stayed in Lucca as it is near the town where my wife's father hails from, Bagni di Lucca. A beautiful place to visit and to circum navigate the walls is a must do for all who visit. In my view the hillside towns in the Apennines in northern Tuscany, including Barga and Bagni di Lucca are wonderful and in many ways it would seem they are similar to Sansepolcro. My wifes mother, who was born in Australia to Italian parents, relocated to Italy in 2005. at the age of 74 and she has never looked back since. Hopefully one day my wife and I will follow the dream and establish a base in northern Tuscany. Regards Michael Simon,

Congratulations on the book, what a great read. Your book really picked up the high’s and lows (not to many though) of Italian life. Being married to an Italian and a lover of all things Italian my family and I have travelled to Italy on three separate occasions for extended stays of upwards of 3 months. Having comtemplated living there since our first trip in 2004 we have never quite made it. Now that the kids are well entrenched in secondary school it probably won’t happen over the next few years. However, the passion still burns deep and one day we will do it.

In my view culturally Italy is the greatest country on earth. It is a treasure that should be enjoyed by all who have the capacity to do so. The cultural dimensions to the country and the Italians’ attitude to life is something that we Australians can learn a lot from. The importance of family (in the very extended sense) is so uplifting.

It was interesting to note your comments in relation to Lucca. We have also stayed in Lucca as it is near the town where my wife’s father hails from, Bagni di Lucca. A beautiful place to visit and to circum navigate the walls is a must do for all who visit. In my view the hillside towns in the Apennines in northern Tuscany, including Barga and Bagni di Lucca are wonderful and in many ways it would seem they are similar to Sansepolcro.

My wifes mother, who was born in Australia to Italian parents, relocated to Italy in 2005. at the age of 74 and she has never looked back since. Hopefully one day my wife and I will follow the dream and establish a base in northern Tuscany.

Regards

Michael

]]> Comment on Feedback by Sandra http://italy.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14&cpage=1#comment-7340 Sandra Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:31:51 +0000 http://www.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14#comment-7340 How funny and how true. Being of Italian heritage and having visited twice and going back for a third time this year (something keeps on drawing us back), I love the place. We have family in Friuli and Lazio. I figure Italians are creatures of habits and we do not try to spoil their routines,eg their siestas, wake up and go to the beach, go home and get ready for the evening walks in the piazza. The only thing I can't get over is their love for the heat! They don't believe in using their air-conditioners, that is if they own one, whether at home, in their cars or restaurants. Anyway loved your story, I wished you stayed on another year just to hear more about the craziness that is Italy. Sandra How funny and how true. Being of Italian heritage and having visited twice and going back for a third time this year (something keeps on drawing us back), I love the place. We have family in Friuli and Lazio. I figure Italians are creatures of habits and we do not try to spoil their routines,eg their siestas, wake up and go to the beach, go home and get ready for the evening walks in the piazza. The only thing I can’t get over is their love for the heat! They don’t believe in using their air-conditioners, that is if they own one, whether at home, in their cars or restaurants. Anyway loved your story, I wished you stayed on another year just to hear more about the craziness that is Italy.

Sandra

]]> Comment on Feedback by Glen McCullough http://italy.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14&cpage=1#comment-6837 Glen McCullough Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:48:48 +0000 http://www.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14#comment-6837 My very own SWGTD found me a copy on the Net. (dial up, no broadband in this part of New Zealand. Maybe there is a Telco after all, behind Telecom Italia) Fantastic book, great reflections, a real slice of authentic Italian life. We have been planning our own odyssey, mentally, for some time now. Your sojourn and book have moved us on - the pen is out and the planning is underway! Thanks so much Glen My very own SWGTD found me a copy on the Net. (dial up, no broadband in this part of New Zealand. Maybe there is a Telco after all, behind Telecom Italia)
Fantastic book, great reflections, a real slice of authentic Italian life.
We have been planning our own odyssey, mentally, for some time now. Your sojourn and book have moved us on - the pen is out and the planning is underway!
Thanks so much Glen

]]> Comment on Feedback by Jo http://italy.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14&cpage=1#comment-6540 Jo Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:04:08 +0000 http://www.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14#comment-6540 Loved reading that someone else knows how to travel by gondola in Venice! Use the 'local' ones which cost about a $A1. I am returning to my favourite country in October to celebrate my birthday where my dad came from in the Valle Camonica, near the Swiss border. In 2007 I was in Lucca for my birthday to attend one of the Puccini Operas they hold there in an old church - magic. I have noted where you went and hope to see some new sights. One of the best places in Italy is Genoa (Genova) as well as Cinque Terre. Or Bergamo, or Bologna, Verona, Lucca, or anywhere! Love it! Loved reading that someone else knows how to travel by gondola in Venice! Use the ‘local’ ones which cost about a $A1.
I am returning to my favourite country in October to celebrate my birthday where my dad came from in the Valle Camonica, near the Swiss border. In 2007 I was in Lucca for my birthday to attend one of the Puccini Operas they hold there in an old church - magic. I have noted where you went and hope to see some new sights. One of the best places in Italy is Genoa (Genova) as well as Cinque Terre. Or Bergamo, or Bologna, Verona, Lucca, or anywhere! Love it!

]]> Comment on NEW!! Watch the trailer by Nicci http://italy.simoncapp.com/?p=250&cpage=1#comment-3350 Nicci Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:26:00 +0000 http://www.simoncapp.com/?p=250#comment-3350 Hi Sime, I have just jumped onto your website and see that it's been professionalised? How did this happen, did a child see the first version and take pity on you and that you tube video. You must be generation Y afterall, I am barely connected to the right software to even watch it! you're amazing Hi Sime,
I have just jumped onto your website and see that it’s been professionalised? How did this happen, did a child see the first version and take pity on you and that you tube video. You must be generation Y afterall, I am barely connected to the right software to even watch it! you’re amazing

]]> Comment on Feedback by Shelley and Anthony http://italy.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14&cpage=1#comment-2387 Shelley and Anthony Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:41:36 +0000 http://www.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14#comment-2387 Hi Simon, Not sure if you remember us but we contacted you about 3 years ago on the advice of Marius Webb. We had this idea of living in Italy with our 4 young kids and it was really interesting to hear your story at the time, in fact I couldn't put the transcript down that you so kindly emailed us. Well, I'm here to tell you that this email comes to you from Citta di Castello, Italy! Yes, we did it! and what an amazing journey it has been for the past 2 1/2 years. Our 1 year in Italy turned into 2 and then some more. Now we are heading home, back to Melbourne after 2 years and 7 months. The kids are all completely fluent in Italian and Anthony and I are still working on it. But we have absolutely loved our time here. Thanks so much for sending that transcript all that time ago and CONGRATULTATIONS on getting it published! Shelley and Anthony Hi Simon,

Not sure if you remember us but we contacted you about 3 years ago on the advice of Marius Webb. We had this idea of living in Italy with our 4 young kids and it was really interesting to hear your story at the time, in fact I couldn’t put the transcript down that you so kindly emailed us. Well, I’m here to tell you that this email comes to you from Citta di Castello, Italy! Yes, we did it! and what an amazing journey it has been for the past 2 1/2 years. Our 1 year in Italy turned into 2 and then some more. Now we are heading home, back to Melbourne after 2 years and 7 months. The kids are all completely fluent in Italian and Anthony and I are still working on it. But we have absolutely loved our time here. Thanks so much for sending that transcript all that time ago and CONGRATULTATIONS on getting it published! Shelley and Anthony

]]> Comment on Feedback by Cheryl http://italy.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14&cpage=1#comment-1600 Cheryl Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:48:41 +0000 http://www.simoncapp.com/?page_id=14#comment-1600 Hi Simon your book was a gift from my husband. We hope to live for a year sometime, sans bambini, in Lucca or similar medieval city. Our only connection to Italy at the moment is Gaggia that we make use of every day. Each chapter brings back memories of our visits to Italy over the past years along with a few wonderfully helpful hints. Gracie Cheryl Hi Simon

your book was a gift from my husband. We hope to live for a year sometime, sans bambini, in Lucca or similar medieval city. Our only connection to Italy at the moment is Gaggia that we make use of every day. Each chapter brings back memories of our visits to Italy over the past years along with a few wonderfully helpful hints.

Gracie
Cheryl

]]> Comment on Buy a copy by Gavin Flanagan http://italy.simoncapp.com/?page_id=45&cpage=1#comment-1516 Gavin Flanagan Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:06:05 +0000 http://www.simoncapp.com/?page_id=45#comment-1516 Hi Simon, My wife and I are really keen to spend some time in Italy so I'm really looking forward to reading your book, which I have just purchased. Would you please be so kind to sign it for me? Kind regards, Gavin Flanagan Tamworth NSW. Hi Simon,

My wife and I are really keen to spend some time in Italy so I’m really looking forward to reading your book, which I have just purchased. Would you please be so kind to sign it for me?

Kind regards,
Gavin Flanagan
Tamworth NSW.

]]> Comment on They said I was crazy… by M.Kalatzis http://italy.simoncapp.com/?p=32&cpage=1#comment-1320 M.Kalatzis Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:26:10 +0000 http://www.simoncapp.com/index.php/anitalianodyssey/they-said-i-was-crazy-they-said-itd-never-work#comment-1320 I am thinking your wife is Greek -Australian(Eleni) if so, why did you not think of going to Greece instead of Italy, as a way to reconnect your children with their Greek heritage? Then you could possibily have had the dilemma of possibly bringing them up as Ellines.? Malama I am thinking your wife is Greek -Australian(Eleni) if so, why did you not think of going to Greece instead of Italy, as a way to reconnect your children with their Greek heritage? Then you could possibily have had the dilemma of possibly bringing them up as Ellines.?
Malama

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