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Category Archives: Italy

A walk to Maison Filipo

My three musketeers all wrapped up in winter gear! A smile appears on my face and a little giggle when I see them dressed like this! They struggle in the morning to get ready. Soooo much to look after and soooo much to put on. My tropical birds. They have it too easy back inContinue reading “A walk to Maison Filipo”

Posted bythefivegypsiesFebruary 19, 2018April 3, 2019Posted inItaly, Switzerland

Skiing under the Mont Blanc!

We had a nice breakfast with Roberto and Maguita this morning and then said goodbye before we headed to the ski slopes. Yesterday, we spent all day with them skiing but Roberto didn’t feel that well today and he preferred to rest in the hotel. They left in the afternoon to catch their flight backContinue reading “Skiing under the Mont Blanc!”

Posted bythefivegypsiesFebruary 18, 2018March 2, 2018Posted inItaly

Family reunion in The Alps!

After a very long haul flight we arrived in Geneva where Miguel, Guille and my mum! were waiting for us at the arrival hall! My mother just had arrived an hour earlier from Holland and Miguel came from St. Moritz with the car. Guille had rented a 7 seater car for us and off weContinue reading “Family reunion in The Alps!”

Posted bythefivegypsiesFebruary 15, 2018March 2, 2018Posted inItaly, SwitzerlandLeave a comment on Family reunion in The Alps!

Rome!

Late afternoon, when it was not that hot anymore, we took a ride on our scooter to explore the little streets of our neighbourhood. Miguel took the kids one by one on a ride and they couldn’t wait for their turn! We walked, biked and visited an old convent and admired the different facades ofContinue reading “Rome!”

Posted bythefivegypsiesJuly 8, 2014September 28, 2017Posted inItaly

The Colosseum…

Ever since Ruben had The Romans for history at school, he has been talking about The Colosseum. He even asked a  playmobil replica for his birthday so when we told him that we would visit Rome this summer and The Colosseum he couldn’t wait. As a surprise my mother had booked us a beautiful apartmentContinue reading “The Colosseum…”

Posted bythefivegypsiesJuly 6, 2014September 28, 2017Posted inItaly

Florence!

Our beloved city Florence! After 20 years we have come back to this beautiful city. Twenty years ago we met on the Piazza Signoria and here we are today! Nothing has changed. Us yes! Now a family of five. The kids enjoying time with their grandparents and we on a romantic escape for a longContinue reading “Florence!”

Posted bythefivegypsiesAugust 12, 2012February 8, 2018Posted inItaly
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