tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120826832917678342024-03-12T16:06:01.323-07:00A new chapter. From London with TeddyFromLondonWithTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354439276561021361noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212082683291767834.post-88632107636020587562016-05-23T16:22:00.000-07:002016-05-23T16:22:03.004-07:00Teddy in Shakespeare-land: Stratford Upon AvonLast winter, the time came to make a change.<br />
It happens like that while you are just thinking about planning your holidays for the year, the phone rings and everything changes in 5 days.<br />
You find yourself looking for a new hole, pack your stuff, call for help, and in 48 hours, puff! You are in a new place, to explore and discover and make the most of the experience.<br />
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So I was just in the middle of my winter sleep and I suddenly had to move.<br />
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Finding a new place to stay has not been easy at all, I didn't have much time and once I also got a bit lost in the middle of nowhere, just a road on one side and the country on the other, so windy to make of my umbrella a useless but quite artistic and creative structure, while it started raining and snowing. Amazing.<br />
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These are the moments when you realize that, on the life stage, angels just show up to help when it's most needed before disappearing again, and pubs are serving hot tea and chocolate for very important reasons in this world.<br />
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So here I am: Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. The land of William Shakespeare.<br />
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Now it's the time to enjoy a very English experience, mixed up in culture, history, accent and pronunciation, Shakespeare works, lovely local shops and everything opposite to the 9 million people city.<br />
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Stratford on Avon is definitely lovely, old streets and houses, cottages and shops, the Shakespeare trail, quiet life and the sound of birds.<br />
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The riverside, with the Theatre leading it, is a mix of relaxing and sportive areas, spaces to live and enjoy.<br />
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Attractions and entertainments go together with the quiet life, made interesting by tourists from all over the world who come to visit the most famous of British writers.<br />
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Shakespeare inspires everything, from the name of the streets to the name of the shops and products sold, I couldn't say the most creative interpretation as it's fantasy blooming at every corner.<br />
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I arrived exactly on time to be part of Shakespeare 400, the celebrations of his death's anniversary, that will go on with events from here to London all year long.<br />
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So let's see which new adventures, experiences, and news await me!!!<br />
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<br />FromLondonWithTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354439276561021361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212082683291767834.post-46267564431056535992016-05-22T17:29:00.000-07:002016-05-22T17:29:39.527-07:00Seaside & Seafood: let's go to SardiniaThis is what I call heaven on Earth: Costa Smeralda.<br />
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Close your eyes and imagine: Mediterranean Sea, rosemary and olive oil, blue sky and emerald water, seafood and good wine. Put a colorful straw hat on top of this: welcome to Sardinia!<br />
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This is the island of one of my best holidays ever years ago, and it is still one of my favorite places. I try to go once a year to enjoy real summer sun.<br />
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Never-ending wonderful beaches and amazing local food, the island is full of places to discover. You can even plan a coast-to-coast on the day if you are adventurous enough, and go on the other side to visit Alghero for example.<br />
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Enjoy this selection of postcards from heaven!<br />
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This time, we went to visit <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme">Lyme Park</a>.</div>
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For some reasons it made me dream.<br />
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I used to wait the whole summer for the end of August, beginning of September to come and go from Cutty Sark, with its market and children entertainments, up to Woolwich with street food and music.<br />
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Actually, you can reach it with a bus trip, leaving the tall buildings behind while the scenario changes in front of your eyes on open blooming hills.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDuCi63Zq8oVxbDX6RcKA0vNF5DHhyphenhyphenhQu0lJc5lYiXYnjvp2OQO19VJyCT3m_WVk9nCIjH54-QkqYIsIWiW8t9i2N7FkBrAvxP678ovZGcnQcEhuhpVsTRqlsRFNRg-v7I6BzYE92o1oS/s1600/11118618_10153834955148368_8496225401300299445_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDuCi63Zq8oVxbDX6RcKA0vNF5DHhyphenhyphenhQu0lJc5lYiXYnjvp2OQO19VJyCT3m_WVk9nCIjH54-QkqYIsIWiW8t9i2N7FkBrAvxP678ovZGcnQcEhuhpVsTRqlsRFNRg-v7I6BzYE92o1oS/s640/11118618_10153834955148368_8496225401300299445_n.jpg" width="640" /></a>I.love the English countryside, its corners always different, the hedges and the trees surrounding the boundary lines between the fields.<br />
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As I arrived, I immediately admired the gardens around the house. It was a fresh sunny day and colors were shining brightly.<br />
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The Studio reports a lot of old letters exchanged on War times and it is an amazing piece of real History you can witness.<br />
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All around, beautiful gardens and a park where families can enjoy peace of mind.<br />
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To increase the deep meaning of this place, a lonely chair placed under a tree in front of the pond. There you can still imagine Sir Winston, thinking about the next decision to take, the statement to release, the Act to approve or simply about the memories of his important past life.<br />
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I think you fall in love accidentally, and you even don't know why, as there are a lot of lovely cities in Great Britain, but personally, I found myself completely happy and satisfied with Caerdydd (let's call it the Welsh way).<br />
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Maybe because of the weather, helping a lot, maybe because of the atmosphere. Don't know, but Cardiff has the perfect dimension of a big city and a kind of everything to feed your expectations.<br />
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So you will enjoy the Castle and medieval side (there was also a 2WW exhibition when I went, that was absolutely interesting, just a bit dark to give the impression of fear and instability of that time), the park next to it, so beautiful at sunset.<br />
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You will spot also the Millennium Stadium, famous rugby and sport venue.<br />
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The city centre is a mix of traditional welsh streets, shopping galleries and pubs and a modern area with shopping centres and cinema.<br />
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If you have time, enter the Cardiff Museum, for a time journey on the city history from the first Roman fort.<br />
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Moving towards Cardiff Bay area, you will feel like a sailor ready to set the ship to new discoveries, enjoy the Millennium Centre and the bright and white buildings close to the sea, restaurants and bars where you can taste a real welsh cake with a cup of tea.<br />
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There is also a curious and nice Norwegian Church, which is an art centre actually.<br />
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I really recommend then to relax at the Alexandra Garden and admire the colors of the flowerbeds and the plants. In spring they are glorious.<br />
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I have been to Edinburgh several times so I try to visit other new places as landscapes are always breathtaking and diverse and dramatic.</div>
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If you want to touch your inner side, just take a trip on the coastal path and admire the wilderness of nature in its best shape.</div>
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This is Scotland, my friends.</div>
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A walk on the Royal Mile is always recommended. Even if you only have an afternoon for a walk in <a href="https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/edinburgh-lothians/" target="_blank">Edinburgh</a>, the gothic atmosphere and some shopping there are simply unmissable.</div>
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This time, though, I went to enjoy <a href="https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/landscapes-nature/national-parks-gardens/loch-lomond-trossachs/" target="_blank">Loch Lomond</a>.</div>
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Less known than Lochness as apparently there is no trace of Nessie's relatives living here, it's quiet and poetic. </div>
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You can enjoy boat and air trips on the lake, and relaxing holidays.</div>
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Do you like golf? Then <a href="http://www.visitstandrews.com/" target="_blank">St. Andrews</a> is the place for you.<br />
The town is lovely and lively, I really recommend to enjoy local cheese shops that sell also european cheese, giving you the chance to taste the difference.<br />
They are just starting to promote real Scottish cheese and you will find a lot of farms enhancing on-site shops and tasting tours.<br />
St. Andrews is fresh and surrounded by perfectly green gardens. You really can't spot the difference between where the golf ground ends and the grass starts.<br />
Really relaxing for the eyes.<br />
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Just follow the coastal path to end up in lovely, tiny villages and stunning landscapes like this. <a href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/anstruther-p239041" target="_blank">Anstruther</a> is a place I recommend: you will taste an awarded fish and chips that you can not forget.<br />
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FromLondonWithTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354439276561021361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212082683291767834.post-11420035054538339622016-05-21T15:45:00.002-07:002016-05-21T17:20:34.897-07:00Where is Teddy now?I have been sleeping for so long.<br />
Actually, during the past year, I have been busy working on night shifts on a non-stop basis, so there wasn't really much time to go around and post. Or even just post as I went around. Oh yes, I went.<br />
I moved home also. Again.<br />
It's funny but this shouldn't be "From London with Teddy" anymore, as I don't live in London anymore. Sadly. I mean, it's amazing the place I live now, and I really love it, but London is London and there will always be a dedicated ode to her.<br />
I have a quite dynamic life, so sometimes I take my things and move, wherever it's needed or possible. I leave my hole and find a new one, ready for new adventures and new friends to meet.<br />
Before revealing which my new home is now, let's resume the best moments of this past year.<br />
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<br />FromLondonWithTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354439276561021361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212082683291767834.post-16662453007259194892015-01-27T10:01:00.000-08:002015-01-27T10:01:01.363-08:00It's crystal clear: I had to visit Crystal Palace ParkIt was a bright sunny morning, this morning, so I took advantage of it and left my hole to go to visit something new: Crystal Palace Park.<br />
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Full of different areas that make you feel in a different place from every side of it. I'll try to map it for you:<br />
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a- You will start your tour from the Italian Terraces, ancient atmosphere and huge view on London surrounding hills... so relaxing, you will feel like having a real italian "reggia" at your shoulders, with an upper and lower level linked by stairs and sculptures.<br />
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b- take one direction or the other and you'll find the egyptian sphinxes, which will bring you on the other side of mediterranean sea, even if you won't feel that hot (it was freezing this morning... lucky me I have my fur!)<br />
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c- moving on, go over the concert bowl and enjoy the wide view of the grass surrounded by trees and ponds shining at the sunlight.<br />
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d- you'll arrive at the park cafè after a good walk, just to enjoy a whole meal (such fish and chips plates!) or just a hot drink. I opted for the Parma ham and mozzarella panino. Do you think it's good enough for a bear? I appreciated a lot anyway.<br />
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e- once ready you can start your tour among the dinosaurs theme park. It's an amazing area full of ponds and falls and plants and flowers, where dinosaurs statues stand for an interesting prehistoric adventure. Jumping in the past you can also listen to Darwin's audio trail to know more about these animals. In case you have forgotten your mobile or don't have an internet connection you can listen here: <a href="http://www.audiotrails.co.uk/dinosaurs/">http://www.audiotrails.co.uk/dinosaurs/</a><br />
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f- at the end of it, pass by the children's farm, go through the sport centre (just in the middle of the park) and Crystal Palace stadium, to find yourself back to the grand central walk Here you'll find the I WW bell.<br />
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g- the tour is actually complete, I can say (crystal clear!) Crystal Palace is a fantastic park, can't wait to visit it in other seasons to see different colors and shadows.<br />
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FromLondonWithTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354439276561021361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212082683291767834.post-36136343917089438402015-01-21T16:13:00.000-08:002015-01-29T07:56:57.090-08:00Once the musicalOnce I knew I was off I decided to book the ticket for Once.<br />
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Once I got the ticket I couldn't wait to see the cast playing and singing in Once.<br />
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Once I arrived at the Theatre I realized I had also an upgrade to the stalls... for once!<br />
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Once the lights went down and the show started I could finally hear "Falling slowly" live for once (or twice).<br />
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Once the interval arrived I could receive my P<span class="st">iñ</span>a Colada at my seat, without drinking it all at once.<br />
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Once the show finished I was melancholic but happy as it's been so sweet and emotional, glad I could see it once...<br />
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<br />FromLondonWithTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354439276561021361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212082683291767834.post-484401951792418082015-01-16T17:45:00.000-08:002015-01-16T17:45:51.665-08:00Holidays memoriesHolidays are over. I should have written what I did and saw as London was glittering, as usual, but I had my bear-family here and I did everything but ignoring them writing on this blog.<br />
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I had such a lovely time, eating out with them, trying new restaurants (oh they are all so cozy in this magic city with a little bear like me!), showing them new sides of London.<br />
So here I am now, with the best moments of Christmas period:<br />
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1. Paddington movie: well, it's so sweet you can't stop loving him. Of course I adored it as bear-colleague but even more as the film starts showing an earthquake in Peru that make Paddington take the decision to move to London. Maybe you don't know but I came to London as well after and earthquake and Paddington made me feel again the same emotions of moving on, getting used to a new city, learning a lot of new habits, of course without forgetting some marmelade: let's make life easy!<br />
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2. New Year's Eve, we went to see the fireworks at the London Eye. It was simply amazing. First of all when the countdown begins on the Shard, midnight comes, the Big Ben bells start as well as the first fireworks: that's such an emotional moment!<br />
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<br />FromLondonWithTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354439276561021361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212082683291767834.post-64947747279803867142014-11-23T10:37:00.000-08:002014-11-23T11:42:30.789-08:00London Autumn best 5Gosh it's Christmas time already.<br />
How does it come time flies so fast in this city?<br />
Well, it has been a wonderful autumn since the last time I wrote you and I have been doing a lot of funny, scary, interesting and lovely things. I'm a really active bear!<br />
Some of them are not on anymore and it's a pity as they were really amazing, some of them are on their way so I will anticipate. So this is my "autumn14-chart". Enjoy!!!<br />
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2- Autumn foliage in London parks. I think pictures talk by themselves. It's one of the best moments of the year and the parks shine of different sparkling colors. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidEThwtRVMtgchSyfUK2k3AolhFDgKcgUsWXFdwysUXWxuO-FkEYovS8rfEg66-pM0GI4T2lwRiU_MrsAwdzrCRYQc-4o9MSFysKSdCMEl2OMqwRWtXLusWbdhyphenhyphenJimuLbpwLof3aiJ0gU9/s1600/ted2xmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidEThwtRVMtgchSyfUK2k3AolhFDgKcgUsWXFdwysUXWxuO-FkEYovS8rfEg66-pM0GI4T2lwRiU_MrsAwdzrCRYQc-4o9MSFysKSdCMEl2OMqwRWtXLusWbdhyphenhyphenJimuLbpwLof3aiJ0gU9/s1600/ted2xmas.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a>My little Teddy Bear has become to me such a lovely voice to tell London daily life with different eyes, different dimensions, different points of view, it's not that easy to consider things through the eyes of a little pet! However it's funny and delicate at the same time and, even when life gets busy, I want to find some time for Teddy.<br />
London is such an amazing city there would be something to talk about every day, it's a real door on the world, be sure that whatever happens on hearth you will touch and experience a part of it in London. And that's basically the main reason why I love this city so much.<br />
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So happy birthday Teddy, with the purpose of experiencing, having fun, discovering, developing, creating, enjoying new talents and pleasures, taking the best side of life. That is what I wish to all those who will see these pages, by chance or interest.FromLondonWithTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354439276561021361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212082683291767834.post-77309803807558984092014-08-23T15:19:00.001-07:002014-08-28T08:16:55.224-07:00A Cupcake-affaire<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdLCote8jvXHPz0HR-HJVg4ce7k0_K69WtTOqv88u2oxUMRWyVpghJT-nx_G-qIZCnwSwxpU8WHxqejHSqy2ZWHrQPO_iOoTUyUXY6pxPiGi4r9BTtb6uME1nWpXWtVNpUF2NLJiMilYv/s1600/foto+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdLCote8jvXHPz0HR-HJVg4ce7k0_K69WtTOqv88u2oxUMRWyVpghJT-nx_G-qIZCnwSwxpU8WHxqejHSqy2ZWHrQPO_iOoTUyUXY6pxPiGi4r9BTtb6uME1nWpXWtVNpUF2NLJiMilYv/s1600/foto+2.JPG" height="149" width="200" /></a>Summer is made for memories to build and they can be related to places, people, feelings, sounds, food. And flavours that remain in your brain more than in your mouth.<br />
So I will absolutely remember this summer for new cupcakes I have tasted.<br />
It was a grey, fresh (uhm... cold I'd say) day and I was wandering in London-town when I suddenly met a bright lovely light-blue carriage full of inviting different cupcakes: Lola's cupcakes.<br />
I immediately saw myself in my hole with some of those sweets and a cup of hot and warming tea. So I decided for 4 of them (the choice was not easy indeed!): the salted caramel, the black forest, the macadamia&dark chocolate, the cheese icing and I have to admit: this one has completely seduced me.<br />
The cake is soft and fluffy, the mix of icing and jam, nuts and other flavours well balanced and really creative.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5NEGB0KPmh_y6MhMENqwi8q7pPUrzhL7265EehkIE0ZcRSyoB7mh2ugDchEoUHgQ-smRvIiJ-vixUzcokVkjyKhAizI9UIwtEkVPbp2dwHvMor_s4ovfEx3h07LSvRCT8SOylcXw_Kgi/s1600/foto+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5NEGB0KPmh_y6MhMENqwi8q7pPUrzhL7265EehkIE0ZcRSyoB7mh2ugDchEoUHgQ-smRvIiJ-vixUzcokVkjyKhAizI9UIwtEkVPbp2dwHvMor_s4ovfEx3h07LSvRCT8SOylcXw_Kgi/s1600/foto+1.JPG" height="200" width="149" /></a>It's possible to choose between 2 different sizes, and -as a bear- I should have chosen the smallest, but I like challenges and I am a brave bear so I took the bigger ones. It's time to prepare the energy to face the colder season after all!<br />
Well done Lola!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmiEvJzbEMtBE8tydbzhDdfwSPsPjXaNUmnep-fckC_MntDjbay6Gc5uw5SQeKJwynvUVZA4jCUBDqUdkEfnoO1dWP-hrR44Rd1ElwKN0M80g5jQ475sbe6yNtsa9pr22suE6Zd-HJTVSh/s1600/foto+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmiEvJzbEMtBE8tydbzhDdfwSPsPjXaNUmnep-fckC_MntDjbay6Gc5uw5SQeKJwynvUVZA4jCUBDqUdkEfnoO1dWP-hrR44Rd1ElwKN0M80g5jQ475sbe6yNtsa9pr22suE6Zd-HJTVSh/s1600/foto+4.JPG" height="185" width="200" /></a><span style="background-color: #f1c232;">L'estate è fatta per i ricordi da costruire e possono provenire da luoghi, persone, sensazioni, suoni, cibo. E sapori che rimangono in testa molto più a lungo che fra i denti.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f1c232;">Così sono certo che ricorderò questa estate per aver provato nuovi cupcakes.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f1c232;">Era una giornata grigia e fresca (oserei dire proprio fredda!) e stavo vagando giù in città quando improvvisamente ho incontrato un carretto azzurro pieno di cupcakes tutti diversi e tanto invitanti: Lola's cupcakes.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f1c232;">Mi sono visto subito nella mia tana con alcuni di quei dolcetti e una tazza di te caldo.</span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUbu6j_5u1Bi776BVP3elFzNAmAYkGt-qbCkSRPZ30IG0L69seC-nwkEjiXdGiQ8Ynp8UcDyFj9CYfmZi47TNTlDWHwI1zPvyqXJJvd_2RaBBzlc4eKmK8uIKstLl5FQYoeH7iulNFUR3p/s1600/foto+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUbu6j_5u1Bi776BVP3elFzNAmAYkGt-qbCkSRPZ30IG0L69seC-nwkEjiXdGiQ8Ynp8UcDyFj9CYfmZi47TNTlDWHwI1zPvyqXJJvd_2RaBBzlc4eKmK8uIKstLl5FQYoeH7iulNFUR3p/s1600/foto+5.JPG" height="224" width="320" /></a><span style="background-color: #f1c232;">Così mi sono deciso per 4 (scelta per niente facile!): caramello salato, foresta nera, noci di macadamia e cioccolato, copertura alla cheesecake, e devo ammettere quest'ultimo mi ha completamente sedotto.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f1c232;">Il tortino è assolutamente soffice e morbido, il mix di coperture e marmellate, frutta secca e altri ingredienti ben bilanciato e molto creativo.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f1c232;">Si può scegliere fra 2 dimensioni, e come orsetto avrei dovuto prendere i più piccolini, ma a me piacciono le sfide e sono molto coraggioso così ho preso i più grandi. E' tempo di preparare le energie per affrontare le stagioni più fredde dopo tutto.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f1c232;">Ben fatto Lola!</span><br />
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Today I was going around in Kensington Gardens as I found this little cute statue that seemed to be made for little bears, so this is my postcard of the day for you.<br />
With love,<br />
Teddy<br />
XXX<br />
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<span style="background-color: #d0e0e3;">So che sta piovendo molto in certe zone d'Europa e in Italia, ma l'estate si sta mantenendo buona a Londra con alcune giornate soleggiate davvero amabili e godibili.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d0e0e3;">Oggi ero in giro ai Giardini di Kensington quando ho trovato questa piccola adorabile statua che sembrava fatta proprio per piccoli orsetti, così ve la trasmetto come cartolina del giorno per voi. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d0e0e3;">Con affetto</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d0e0e3;">il vostro Teddy</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d0e0e3;">XXX</span>FromLondonWithTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354439276561021361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212082683291767834.post-88008525800502602572014-07-29T16:30:00.000-07:002014-07-29T16:30:05.087-07:00Teddy's Holidays. Colmar.Where is Teddy gone? Everybody is asking!<br />
Well, I have to admit, I have been travelling a lot in the past 2 months!<br />
I faced a long trip to go to visit my family in Italy. More than 1000 miles, and all by myself: what an adventure!<br />
I went through 5 different Countries: UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Italy. Really a lot for a little bear like me.<br />
I stopped in such a lovely town, in France, that I really want to share with you: Colmar.<br />
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I stopped here for 1 night, I had already been here once and I am really glad I visited it again.<br />
Firstly, as you arrive you are stunned by the unexpected copy of the Statue of Liberty, usually known to be in New York: that's because it was designed by Auguste Bartholdi, who was born in this french town. I really wanted to climb it (it's not as high as the original one) but I had so many things to visit I changed my mind, and in the end, there was no honey on top of it! <br />
Colmar is absolutely fascinating on sunset time. You can walk through the town center and enjoy the little channels along the streets until what is called Petite-Venise (Little Venice): a lovely and poetic area full of historic buildings, taverns and brasserie surrounded by small canals. With the first evening lights turning on it looks really magic.<br />
I really suggest to stop at the marché couvert (covered market) in Rue des Écoles: a little door will open for you a space of stalls and shops of any kind, from crafts to bakeries, all french style. It is worth a visit!<br />
Then you will enjoy the shopping streets and the bakeries and patisseries, which will surround you of that intense butter sweetness, while croissants and pain au chocolat grow in the ovens. You won't end your visit without a baguette in your hand.<br />
This is Colmar in summer, but it's much more famous for its Christmas market in winter, one of the best of Alsace region.<br />
I'll see you again, douce Colmar.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Dov'è finito Teddy? Me lo chiedono tutti!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Devo ammettere che ho viaggiato un sacco negli ultimi 2 mesi!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Ho affrontato un lungo viaggio per andare a trovare la mia famiglia di orsetti in Italia. Più di 1000 miglia e tutte per conto mio: che avventura è stata!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Ho attraversato 5 Paesi diversi: UK, Francia, Belgio, Svizzera e Italia. E' davvero tanto per un orsetto piccolo come me!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Mi sono fermato per una tappa in una così bella cittadina in Francia che voglio condividerla con voi: Colmar.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Quando dici Francia tutti pensano a Parigi, forse la Cote d'Azur, ma questo Paese è così pieno di cittadine e villaggi meravigliosi e Colmar è una di queste.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Innanzi tutto, all'arrivo alle porte della città si rimane colpiti dalla copia inaspettata della Statua della Libertà, generalmente conosciuta per essere a New York: questo perchè è stata disegnata e progettata da </span><span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Auguste Bartholdi, nato in questa cittadina appunto.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Volevo scalarla (non è assolutamente alta come l'originale), ma avevo così tante cose da visitare che ho cambiato idea, anche perchè non c'era mica il miele là sopra! </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Colmar ha un fascino particolare al tramonto. Si può passeggiare lungo il centro e godersi i piccoli canali che costeggiano le vie fino a quella che è chiamata Petite-Venise (Piccola Venezia): una zona molto poetica piena di edifici storici, taverne e brasserie, cinte dai piccoli canali. L'atmosfera è ancor più magica all'accendersi delle prime luci della sera.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ECkkQed1SRPw9FH4XREhmeEbp2fXxKt9irWGyqLYVcRmkDWPg_QK5C-y9Um82GMDHkqkKK0TlZctvEixOOVRQ79D0iU3ep7C85Xli12FNIehU5ogZ_dx30zARFRGdBhVPgBv3cfcGACY/s1600/10463960_10152919263578368_6286099113480460693_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ECkkQed1SRPw9FH4XREhmeEbp2fXxKt9irWGyqLYVcRmkDWPg_QK5C-y9Um82GMDHkqkKK0TlZctvEixOOVRQ79D0iU3ep7C85Xli12FNIehU5ogZ_dx30zARFRGdBhVPgBv3cfcGACY/s1600/10463960_10152919263578368_6286099113480460693_n.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a>Suggerisco davvero una visita al Mercato Coperto in Rue des Écoles: una porticina vi aprirà uno spazio fatto di bancarelle e negozietti in vero stile francese: vale la visita.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Potrete poi proseguire per le vie dello shopping, dove non mancano mai pasticcerie da cui proviene quell'intenso profumo di burro di croissants e pain au chocolat che crescono in forno. Non finirete la visita senza una baguette in mano.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Questa è Colmar d'estate, ma è anche più famosa per il suo mercato natalizio d'inverno, uno dei più belli dell'Alsazia.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Ci rivedremo, dolce Colmar.</span><br />
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<br />FromLondonWithTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354439276561021361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212082683291767834.post-55239021202968718342014-05-18T16:20:00.000-07:002014-05-18T16:20:32.802-07:00Glorious London spring <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Sbvg85qBcZFQ4uVlzazk4ATxc7NAeouxexJbfVTBolY7toL-zilBTXigp-rdY0Qb-V23L0V9cxWoTP1B9P_WUxF7rb10VtAKw_j8iB60DkDU1FZQXaqqxD3N39awFtqHKm9cUh5OQWro/s1600/teddyspring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Sbvg85qBcZFQ4uVlzazk4ATxc7NAeouxexJbfVTBolY7toL-zilBTXigp-rdY0Qb-V23L0V9cxWoTP1B9P_WUxF7rb10VtAKw_j8iB60DkDU1FZQXaqqxD3N39awFtqHKm9cUh5OQWro/s1600/teddyspring.jpg" height="428" width="640" /></a><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">I.have been waiting for so long, a whole rainy winter is gone and now a glorious sunny-time seems to be here, again, for us to enjoy all along London town.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">Really, leaving the hole, going around the parks, an ice-cream in your hand, the sun shining, children playing and laughing, nature showing its best side, flowers blooming, squirrels running, opens your heart to new life and good hope.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">I have just put some pics together to share this lovely London Spring 2014.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Ho aspettato così tanto, un intero inverno piovoso ormai lontano e adesso il sole sembra essere di nuovo qui, da godere in tutta la città.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Davvero, lasciare la tana, girovagare fra i parchi, un gelato in mano, il sole che splende, i bambini che ridono e giocano, la natura nella sua veste migliore, i fiori che sbocciano, apre il cuore a nuova vita e buona speranza.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Così ho messo insieme un po' di foto, da condividere per questa meravigliosa primavera di Londra versione 2014.</span><br />
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dream of the life that expatriation offers, it would appear that expats live an
unparalleled lifestyle—simultaneously working and globetrotting, hopping from
one exotic beach to another or experiencing a culture so ancient that every
weekend is brimming with enthralling adventures to pursue. What a life! It
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impossible though. Expats tend to listen to other expats’ tales of adventure
when deciding upon their next holiday or home. Those expats who are the happiest
with their lifestyle are typically those who inspire other expats the most—so
who are the most satisfied expats?</span></div>
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expats. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Social circles are created
quickly there; they’re also bigger as well as stronger. Social life in Asia is
a way of life rather than a means to use up some spare time. Those expats who
do not invest enough in their social lives will, in fact, be missing out on a
whole new, exciting and extremely rewarding dimension of what life abroad can
provide. </span></div>
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work with social life are great characters to go to for a real picture of where
they have been. They have so much more to say about a place than simply work or
perhaps what is around the Central Business District. They’ll tell you about
the best restaurants from an expat and a local’s point of view, and they’ll
delve into hilarious stories of nights out with friends and why that location
was the best place to be in at that time with those friends.</span></div>
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are happiest when climbing a mountain in Sri Lanka or trekking through a jungle
in Borneo. It’s as if they were born to step out of their comfort zone and so
they are either partaking in said adventure or planning what adventure will be
their next. This group is also extremely happy with what they have managed to
achieve, learn and get out of life. Their stories of camp fires on Mongolia’s
Gobi Desert or going barefoot on Salar de Atacama (the salt flats in Chile). </span></div>
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Sono passato attraverso il periodo degli esploratori scoprendo con loro nuovi mondi, imparando i rischi del mare e leggi per la sua sicurezza, ho provato i simulatori delle navi e dato un'occhiata a mappe e strumenti.</div>
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">I hope you are all feeling well, now that spring is arrived.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">I have had a lot of things to do for my new hole, but now I am settled and happy and ready to explore new corners of London.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">The pictures in this post are taken from the Royal Observatory in the middle of Greenwich Park.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">There's an amazing view from there, it's really breathtaking. You can see the O2 Arena, Canary Wharf buildings and loose yourself until the City, the Shard and, in the brightest days the London Eye also.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">It seems to be the perfect way to welcome the warm months coming with London in your pocket!</span><br />
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E' passato un mese e sono stato così occupato con la mia nuova tana che mi sono dimenticato di apparire nel mio blog!<br />
Spero stiate tutti bene ora che è arrivata anche la primavera. Io ho avuto davvero tanto da fare, ma ora sono sistemato, felice e pronto a godermi nuovi angoli di Londra!<br />
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C'è una vista fantastica da là, da togliere il fiato, si può vedere la O2 Arena, i palazzi di Canary Wharf e perdersi fino alla City, lo Shard e nei giorni più limpidi anche il London Eye.<br />
Mi sembra il modo migliore per dare il benvenuto ai mesi più caldi, con Londra in tasca! <br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Today is one of those days when you stop and think.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">I see new spaces around me, in the hole and all around and it seems to be a new city. I feel a little lost.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Well... it's not the same sensation of the first time here when every corner had to be discovered, and that feeling still comes out every time I hear the voice on the bus giving informations, that reminds me the first bus I took once jumped down from the airplane, with hopes and fears going on. No, but it's all new indeed and suddenly, the previous 2 years look like a far away dream...</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">So I walked on my short legs and went to Paddington Station to visit Paddington Bear's Statue. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">This was the bear who could perfectly understand me today.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">I think I have already mentioned about glorious Paddington Bear, who was found at the station, after a long long trip from Peru, adopted by a British family, facing a lot of adventures with a passion for jam.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">He is still one of the favourite bears for British children and adults, several generations have grown up reading his stories.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">It feels comfortable, I mean it's like having a big brother bear looking after me, little Teddy. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Thank you Paddington.</span><br />
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Oggi è uno di quei giorni in cui ci si ferma a pensare.<br />
Vedo nuovi spazi intorno a me, nella tana e vicino e sembra quasi una nuova città. Mi sento quasi un po' perso.<br />
Insomma... non è la stessa sensazione della prima volta quando ogni angolo andava scoperto, che riaffiora anche adesso ogni volta che sento la voce sul bus che fornisce informazioni, che mi ricorda il primo bus preso appena saltato giù dall'aereo, con tutte le speranze e le paure del caso. No, ma è comunque tutto nuovo e improvvisamente i 2 anni precedenti sembrano un sogno lontano...<br />
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Era l'orso che più di tutti poteva capirmi oggi.<br />
Credo di avere già menzionato il glorioso Orso Paddington, trovato alla stazione dopo un lungo viaggio dal Perù, adottato da una famiglia inglese, pronto ad affrontare mille avventure con la passione per la marmellata.<br />
E' ancora uno dei personaggi preferiti di inglesi adulti e piccini, tante generazioni sono cresciute con lui.<br />
E' quasi rassicurante, voglio dire, è come avere un grande fratello orso che si preoccupa per me, piccolo Teddy. Grazie Paddington.<br />
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Time flies away... I have been spending the last month wondering where I would have found a new hole, how it would have been and now here we are, with a new life in a new part of this magic, wonderful city.<br />
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I am really happy, everything is fixed, the house-move, new spaces and new bear-friends.<br />
I had to celebrate somehow, and thinking at time going so fast, changes happening straight away in life I have thought the best way was to fly as well, with the Emirates Cable at Greenwich Peninsula!<br />
It's an amazing adventure!<br />
You can go with your Oyster or book the ticket and a whole 360°<br />
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You will reach the other side of the Thames enjoying one of the most breathtaking views on London, from the O2 to Canary Wharf's buildings to the City and the Shard.<br />
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On the other side the Thames flood barrier, so precious in the past month!<br />
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Il tempo vola... ho passato il mese scorso a chiedermi dove avrei trovato una nuova tana, come sarebbe stata e adesso eccoci qui, con una nuova vita in una nuova parte di questa magnifica città.<br />
Sono davvero felice, tutto è a posto adesso, il trasferimento, nuovi spazi in cui muoversi, nuovi simpaticissimi orsetti con cui fare amicizia.<br />
Bisognava proprio festeggiare, così pensando al tempo che va così veloce e ai cambiamenti che la vita ci fa a sorpresa ho pensato che il modo migliore fosse di volare a mia volta, con la Emirates Greenwich Peninsula Air Line! E' un'avventura incredibile!<br />
Ci si può salire con la Oyster oppure prenotare il biglietto per un'esperienza completa.<br />
Raggiungerete l'altra sponda del Tamigi godendovi uno dei panorami più mozzafiato di Londra, dalla O2 ai grattacieli di Canary Wharf alla City allo Shard.<br />
Era una giornata così piacevole e soleggiata che la città sembrava splendere.<br />
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Voltando lo sguardo dall'altra parte invece sono visibili le barriere che regolano il livello del fiume, così utili il mese scorso a limitare la piena!<br />
Potete trovare un sacco di altre informazioni qui: <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/place/25549367-emirates-air-line">http://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/place/25549367-emirates-air-line</a>FromLondonWithTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354439276561021361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212082683291767834.post-4174012759339466202014-02-28T01:02:00.000-08:002014-02-28T07:21:06.395-08:00Something we won't forget...<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">These are our last days in our small hole and Teddy seems to be a little sad and melancholic in front of a rainy/sunny sunset. A lot of nice and cute friends-bear have greeted us in such a lovely way it will be impossible to forget them.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">We won't forget that night of the Olympic Games opening ceremony, when even from the opposite side of the city, the magnificent fireworks were able to light up the sky. My new British life was just starting and so many things have gone by meanwhile...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">We won't forget the moon from the window, sometimes mysteriously hidden by the clouds, sometimes so bright to keep us awaken.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">We won't forget a lot of dreams watching Heathrow planes coming and going, full of life arriving and departing. The same planes that seem to sleep at night on the quiet terminals before starting to reach the globe in the early morning.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">We won't forget our last minute Christmas shopping in Hounslow, that sunny morning of Dec, 25th, as we found a couple of decorations to make our Christmas colorful and sweet after brother, daddy and mommy bear had spent a whole day on a boat in the middle of the Channel hurricane. It's all well that ends well.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">We won't forget our small world, where everything has been so inspiring and romantic, just with a window looking at the sky.</span><br />
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Questi sono gli ultimi giorni nel nostro nido e Teddy sembra un po' triste e malinconico mentre osserva un tramonto piovoso ma luminoso. Tanti amici orsetti ci hanno salutato così affettuosamente che sarà impossibile dimenticarli.<br />
Cambiare casa è sempre un passaggio importante, fatto di ricordi e speranze, tristezza e curiosità.<br />
Ciò che verrà dopo sarà una sorpresa.<br />
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Non dimenticheremo la notte dell'apertura dei Giochi Olimpici, quando sebbene dal lato opposto della città, il cielo tutto si illuminò per la potenza dei fuochi d'artificio. La mia nuova vita inglese stava iniziando e sono successe tante cose nel frattempo...<br />
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Non dimenticheremo le candele sulle torte dei compleanni passati qui.<br />
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Non dimenticheremo la luna dall'abbaino, a volte nascosta misteriosamente dalle nuvole, a volte così luminosa da tenerci svegli.<br />
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Non dimenticheremo i sogni fatti nell'osservare gli aerei di Heathrow andare e venire, carichi di vita che arrivava o partiva. Gli stessi aeroplani che sembravano addormentarsi nei terminals silenziosi di notte, per poi raggiungere il globo di prima mattina.<br />
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Non dimenticheremo il nostro shopping last-minute quella soleggiata mattina di Natale, per trovare un paio di decorazioni per colorare la nostra festa dopo che fratellino, papà e mamma orso erano rimasti per un giorno intero su una nave in mezzo alla tempesta nella Manica. Tutto è bene quel che finisce bene.<br />
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Non dimenticheremo questo nostro piccolo mondo, così romantico e pieno di ispirazione, grazie ad un abbaino aperto sul cielo. <br />
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<span style="background-color: #fce5cd;">That's the perfect moment to go and wander in Southbank: it is so inspiring and relaxing among tourists and people going home from work, under the London Eye turning in the sky, between wall graffiti and the river, the atmosphere is vibrant and you wish you could fix that moment as long as possible.</span></div>
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Quello è il momento perfetto per andare a passeggiare a Southbank: è così riposante e pieno di ispirazione quel luogo tra turisti e passanti che tornano dal lavoro, sotto il London Eye che gira nel cielo, tra i graffiti e il fiume, l'atmosfera è vibrante e vorresti solo poter fermare quel momento e fissarlo il più a lungo possibile.</div>
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A sedersi su una delle panchine vicino alla grande ruota, potreste essere premiati con il dolce suono di una chitarra suonata da una ragazza bionda. La vedrete baciata dal sole e metterà la ciliegina sulla vostra giornata con la sua voce cristallina: lei è Charlotte Campbell, il suo nome vola via sui volantini che il vento solleva dalla custodia ed è tutto piacevolissimo. Basta ascoltare: </div>
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