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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Damnyankee on August 22, 2015, 08:24:01 AM
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May have mentioned here awhile ago that we have considered a move to Italy. Time has come for that move. We have a contract on our house in Alabama and are due to close on Sept. 25th, on the 26th we begin our journey into a new life in Barrea, Italy. One of my cousins has found an apartment in the center of town that we'll rent till we find a place of our own. We've sold all our furniture, my Altima and will be selling our Tacoma soon. We're taking very little with us since none of our electrical stuff will work in Italy.
Both my bikes are going with us and our dog and cats.
View from our rental apartment :thumb:
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At this moment I am very jealous
Keep in touch old friend
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That is very cool-do you speak Italian?
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What can I say but :thumb:
Best of luck!
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That is very cool-do you speak Italian?
Very little Aaron. My grandparents felt that we shouldn't learn the language but they themselves spoke little English. Barrea, is where my grandparents are from, village population id about 700 and many of them as it turns out are my relatives. As far as speaking Italian is concerned, I managed okay when I was there in 2013 and 14.
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safe and pleasant move to you. Glad you are taking the bike with you.
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Posting up another congratulations! Further reports as things continue would be a great read!
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May have mentioned here awhile ago that we have considered a move to Italy. Time has come for that move. We have a contract on our house in Alabama and are due to close on Sept. 25th, on the 26th we begin our journey into a new life in Barrea, Italy. One of my cousins has found an apartment in the center of town that we'll rent till we find a place of our own. We've sold all our furniture, my Altima and will be selling our Tacoma soon. We're taking very little with us since none of our electrical stuff will work in Italy.
Both my bikes are going with us and our dog and cats.
View from our rental apartment :thumb:
(https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/298676_4082325651426_1430125526_n.jpg?oh=868e79d8fbe662213b7da3b2a47f9a1d&oe=567AC2B1)
OH MY ! There simply has to be some incredible MC roads in that area . Have TOO much fun , post pics , and stay in touch :bow:
Dusty
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WTG, DY! Here's hoping you have many pleasant years to come in your new home. Maybe you and Furbo can start a new NAR. :thumb:
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Wow. Shipping a Moto Guzzi to Italy.
The ultimate coal to Newcastle. I wonder if the other bikes will think yours has a funny accent.
We want pictures.
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Safe travels. What a beautiful place.
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Looks beautiful. Hope you enjoy it there as much as hoped!!!
What will be the new name????? Damnamerican?????
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I don't know what to say after looking at that photo.
"I hate you" comes to mind!
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I don't know what to say after looking at that photo.
"I hate you" comes to mind!
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That and, "I could learn to speak Italian. Wonder if they've got enough bandwidth to work from there?"
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OH MY ! There simply has to be some incredible MC roads in that area . Have TOO much fun , post pics , and stay in touch :bow:
Dusty
One of my 2013 rides, rented the Stelvio from Agostini and rode the 800 miles to Barrea.
https://youtu.be/xLCFy2AtInE
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Wow, good for you! Live long and enjoy!
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Wow, good for you! Live long and enjoy!
Uh, Spock , back to rehearsal , the line is "Live long and PROSPER" :grin:
Dusty
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Congrats man... Know the area and it is beautiful. My wife is from Carovilli, just east of there and we go back often.
Keep in touch - it would be great to hook up in Italy although my Bassa is staying state side.
Buona fortuna..
Mark
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NICE! looks lie a photographers paradise.. wish I were you..
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Congrats man... Know the area and it is beautiful. My wife is from Carovilli, just east of there and we go back often.
Keep in touch - it would be great to hook up in Italy although my Bassa is staying state side.
Buona fortuna..
Mark
Not far at all Mark! I have family in Alfedena, Castel di Sangro and Barrea. Feel free to ride my Bassa when you're in the area.
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NICE! looks lie a photographers paradise.. wish I were you..
It is indeed! Barrea sits in Parco Nationale in the Apanines and is surrounded by history.
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You realise that Jude and I will be over next September to ruin your reputations and ensure you are run out of town by locals with pitchforks and burning brands!
Don't worry, the same will of happened with our mate's in France before we get to you. We'll be on some sort of 'Watch List' before we get to you! :grin:
Did you get shipping organised for the bikes?
Pete
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You realise that Jude and I will be over next September to ruin your reputations and ensure you are run out of town by locals with pitchforks and burning brands!
Don't worry, the same will of happened with our mate's in France before we get to you. We'll be on some sort of 'Watch List' before we get to you! :grin:
Did you get shipping organised for the bikes?
Pete
Hahaha, we ain't scared Pete! We knew you were planning to be in Italy, our good fortune to see you and Jude again. Yes, our stuff and the bikes are mostly taken care of, we close on the house September 25, then to Ohio to visit cousins for a day or so, NJ to say goodbye to sons, brothers and sister, then on to Italy. We'll be waiting for house!
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Hey Pete, did you and Jude manage a reservation with Gianni at Antica Officina? Gianni is a great and funny guy.
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We're working on it. We are planning the trip with Peter And Kerry from Townsville in Far North Queensland. Once we have all our ducks in a row we'll book.
Pete
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Pretty exciting stuff. And you're clearly a wise consumer. Guzzi(s) and a Tacoma. Mimic's my garage to a T. Good luck on the sale of the Taco,and I hope all goes smoothly.
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Good for you Nelson...
One day I will go there, my Father's parents were from Bari in the Apulia Region, I would love to for an extended visit.
Safe travels Brother, enjoy and live well.
Best,
Rob
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Good for you Nelson...
One day I will go there, my Father's parents were from Bari in the Apulia Region, I would love to for an extended visit.
Safe travels Brother, enjoy and live well.
Best,
Rob
Thanks Rob. Your comments are exactly what my first trip to Barrea was about, "I just want to see where my grandparents were from". Thing is, when I went back in 2014, it was different, it felt like going home so.....home it will be. :)
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Nelson, I envy you and wish you and your wife the best of times. Please keep in touch.
Dean
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Thanks Rob. Your comments are exactly what my first trip to Barrea was about, "I just want to see where my grandparents were from". Thing is, when I went back in 2014, it was different, it felt like going home so.....home it will be. :)
That is awesome, and a big move as you are no doubt well aware of.
Do enjoy and what Dean said... :thumb:
Best to you and yours my good man.
Rob