A Game We May Not Have Wanted America To Win
And it did end in a tie, if you don’t know what im talking about you are clearly not a soccer fan. However, you may not be, but everyone here is. Last night was the America-Italy game, and we became a bit nervous as the Americans spent most of the time beating up on the italians. It wasn’t as if they were playing better soccer, they were just playing a bit rougher. Vincent didn’t want to make us uncomfortable but it was clear that he did not even think America should be playing. We went back to the hotel a bit early for the fear that we might not make it home if the US were to win. Lol, it was supposed to be a gift that the Italians were going to get to play America, and as it turned out it was a bittersweet gift. At least it was a tie is all i know.
On to other things,
Today is our last in Naples, and we are not to sad about that. It is not what we would call the most beautiful city in the world, but it does have its charm and some very very good food. Not only that but it is nice not having to spend a fortune to go out and eat. It is literally about half the price of Venice, for everything. Which is kind of amazing. A meal that is ten euro here, would easily be twenty or more in Venice. I’m no longer having to look for an ATM every five mins and i bet my parents are resting a bit easier now knowing this.
Today we are going to get some food, then book our ticket back to Venice so that we will be sure to have a seat after Amalfi. Then we will look into the train for tomorrow which should only be an hour ride. Then what is said to be a beautiful bus ride along the coast until we make it to Amalfi.
All in all the trip is going very well so far, and yes mom, we are not fighting as you suggested. Lol, although when it is only the two of us who really speak all that much English fighting would mean very little English and I don’t think that is something either of us would handle all that well.
Anyway, i bet you guys are getting a little sick of all our posting, but it is one of the more enjoyable things to do here in Naples, aside from looking at all the cool stuff people are trying to sell on the street… cool and what i would suspect as stolen.
Oh, and debbie is feeling a little unloved, considering how much she has been hearing from her parents. Of course they are in Asheville with no internet connection, but she thought they should be home by now. If anyone has anything relevant to say on the subject I’m sure she would appreciate it.
Love always
matt
Very cool perspective on the World Cup – the sport watched by more people than all the others put together.
We’re about to leave for OM in Harvard Square. Adam is treating the camping group to brunch at this highly rated, uber-expensive new restaurant for which he designed the lighting.
No internet connection? You two are awfully generous. But don’t fret, Debbie, it’s what parents do when their children grow up. As soon as we drop Matt off at Temple we’re moving to a secret undisclosed location. Like right down the street from Barry and Sharon.
Comment by michael — June 18, 2006 @ 9:41 am
I don’t think we’ve ever taken so much grief for not being in touch! We are lucky if we even get to speak to Debbie in Acton. Oh well. We have been having such a fantastic time in Asheville that we haven’t been able to sit and relax in the cafes with Internet connections! Anyway, we are sending Debbie an email today, and we did get to speak with her by phone so we are glad to hear all is well with the two world travelers. Have a great time in Amalfi… use sunscreen!! LOL
Comment by Barry — June 18, 2006 @ 12:35 pm
Barry and I have been having a great time in our new favorite city, Asheville, NC. The weather has been between the mid-70s to mid-80s but there is surprisingly little humidity so it’s very comfortable. The mornings and evenings are cool and there’s always a comfortable breeze. Since we’re farther west it stays light longer — dusk is about 9 PM.
In the last couple of days, we’ve hiked several trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway — only 5 minutes from our house! Yesterday we went to the NC Arboretum (also very near us) where we walked the grounds and saw everything from a garden that was laid out to look like a quilt ….. to an exhibit of bonsai trees. Today we’re driving up the Blue Ridge Parkway to visit a native rhododendron garden and do some more hiking. Last night we went to a music festival in downtown Asheville. This is a happening city! We’ve enjoyed reading Matt’s and Deb’s blog entries and will check in again in a day or so.
Cheers,
Sharon
Comment by Sharon — June 18, 2006 @ 1:05 pm
OK, I’ve reconsidered. I WILL come visit you in Asheville. It sounds wonderful, and I bet there’s no Italian to learn. But wait. What about the food?
Comment by Jennifer — June 18, 2006 @ 2:03 pm
Matt, excellent paragraphing on this post — soooo much more readable!
Glad body clocks and stomachs have settled–and eight of us toasted to your having fun at Brunch this morning. Your Dad should be posting this soon!
Hope youre going swimming in the Mediterranean in Amalfi!
A quote from swimming in Amalfi
“My favorite looking beach in this area was near Nerano on the Sorrento Peninsula. Nerano is a small town up in the hills. Marina di Cantone is the town down from Nerano on the water”.
Comment by smiling Dan — June 18, 2006 @ 4:21 pm
Matt, someday I’m going to teach you the wonderful purposes of a COMMA.
Miss you guys, wear sunscreen (I’m serious!), take care of yourselves, etc.
Hilary
Comment by LaChica — June 18, 2006 @ 6:57 pm
Matt,
Actually, I care not a whit about your paragraphs and commas. I do, however, absolutely love hearing about your trip. As you know, I hope you and Debbie are having the best time you ever had anywhere, anytime. And, truth to tell, I am so jealous I could spit nails. Please do continue to post blog entries.
Love to you both from the godmamma
PS If I had Debbie’s email address, I would write to her while Sharon and Barry are hiking and doing other things in NC out of cyber connections.
Comment by FierceBaby — June 18, 2006 @ 10:09 pm
During the rakkity’s recent trip to eastern Europe, there were 29 World Cup games. We (excluding Mrs. Rakk) watched exactly 20 of them, and enjoyed every minute. Wherever we were in the cities it was nearly impossible to be out of sight or hearing of a game. The fussball-mad Czechs had 10-foot high TV screens in several squares in Prague. It was elbow-to-elbow for the fans sitting on the stones of St. Stephen’s square and absolute bedlam during the first Czech game.
Comment by rakkity — June 20, 2006 @ 5:52 pm