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RenoQueen's avatar

Whoa even if that was quite stressful, the post and writing made me happy! If you can find it you may enjoy it https://www.amazon.com/Italy-beginners-G-Mikes/dp/B0000COA4W

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Jan Peppler's avatar

ha! what a fun old book! do you have this? How did you know about it? If it wasn't so pricey, I'd buy a copy.

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RenoQueen's avatar

I've read a few of his books but totally forgot about them but this post reminded me. Free copy on the web probably expired copyright? https://www.elib.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Italy-for-Beginners-George-Mikes-1956.pdf

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Jan Peppler's avatar

Thank you!! Can't wait to read the "Who was Mussolini" section lol! Fun!

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RenoQueen's avatar

He's very funny. I have to re-read his books probably find them on eBay.

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Francine Casalino Laura's avatar

Lord have mercy! I had anxiety just reading this! I’ll stick to my feet, public transportation, and Uber/Lyft!!

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Jan Peppler's avatar

Yes well I definitely have anxiety sometimes when I’m riding the bike because Italian drivers… Well, no need to say more. Lol And then other times honestly I feel like a kid again, which is fun

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Francine Casalino Laura's avatar

I can’t imagine riding a bike on the road next to cars! Anywhere!

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Suzanne Kelliher's avatar

I really need that laugh this morning. Thaank you!

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Charlemagne Magnifico's avatar

You just had to pedale...solo pedale! hahaha

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Jan Peppler's avatar

😂 and 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Liz's avatar
Apr 17Edited

Hey Jan! 👋This needed to be described in detail—thanks for taking the time to do that. Such a metaphor for life: all about patience, problem-solving, attitude! You are a rockstar and inspiration in all 3 areas!

I am in Europe now too, for a few more days— the last 3 days visiting Toulouse, France. An amazing place—the pink city, thanks to the light terra cotta-colored buildings that have a warm pinkish glow, most made of brick—a very gentle charming type brick.

I met up with someone from our valley and we explored Toulouse for 3 days . In airport now—on way to Munich, final destination Tegernsee, Germany Ketchum’s sister city, where I know people because of student exchange program that our family took part in about 12 years ago.

So… Sun Valley-area connections are making this trip super fun!

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Jan Peppler's avatar

Hey! How fabulous! Your trip sounds amazing. Are you traveling solo, with Bob, or … ?

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Hey, WE are women, WE are strong! Cheers to the adventure! 🥂

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Liz's avatar

I am traveling by myself but stayed just outside of Paris with an old friend and will stay in Tegernsee with the mom of our (now adult) exchange student—we have connected over the years. Met up in Toulouse for 3 days with Barb Mollineaux from the valley -maybe you know her? In between, I took a one-week weaving class outside of Nerac. It has all been amazing!! Back to SV on Tues.

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Jan Peppler's avatar

Wow!! 🤩💪❤️ let’s catch up after Memorial Day!

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Liz's avatar

Sounds good!

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Valerie Monroe's avatar

Wow, what a saga! But I'm so glad it worked out well (ish). xo

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Jan Peppler's avatar

It definitely worked out well. Fingers crossed it stays that way! 🤞🏼😊

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