The day started with a coffee at Pedrocchi's, an exclusive, traditional coffee house which pre-dates the Italian Republic, which has just celebrated their 150 Years. This coffee house has existed for over 180 years, and when in Padova......do as the Padovani do!!!.
Markets, markets markets! they are everywhere, in every piazza, along the river, in front of every church! The interesting thing is their variety, there are markets which specialise in clothing, others sell mostly footwear, and others again deal in smallgoods and produce. And the cheeses, salami and panini are to die for!
Bikes are the common mode of transport within the city, followed by scooters and motobikes. Needless to say, Paul has almost put a deposit on more than one scooter! He loves them! can't work out how to fit them in his bag, though!
Paul, admiring the view of the river which runs through the town.
Statues line the river's edge, markets in the background.People sit for lunch, stroll, take time out to enjoy the sunshine. this is 'La Bella Vita' !
One of the reasons to travel to Padua today was to
visit the Basilica of St Anthony. It was a beautiful experience, and meaniful to us for many reasons. We have lost so many loved ones over the years. S.Antonio was very special to some, especially to Nunna, Tony's mum, and so it was important to us to offer our prayers for these people in this magnificent church. A special petition was written to St. Anthony for Kim, Lisa, Nunna and Bob who we have lost in recent years.
St Anthony's tomb.
Faith is an overwhelming powerful presence in people's lives. Today, we saw many who waited patiently to touch the tomb and to offer their prayers.
Side view of S.Antonio Basilica
The weather has been fantastic, clear blue skies every day so far. WE are very fortunate! seems that we bring this weather from Australia wherever we go!
Today was Madeleine's 19th birthday, Buon Compleano mio bella principessa.
To all the mothers, Buon Festa della Mamma per Domenica. hope you all have a happy day and your children are kind to you!
We must got and eat now, sharing a meal with GC's brothers and their families.
Well Tina & Paul, there's no guessing how much fun you are having and what beautiful places you are seeing, Tina you describe the experience so well i feel like i'm there..!! Your bags may be heavy , it could have at least been because i'm in there!!! Also Tina, being Mother's Day today, mum has read your blog and said she wishes she could have been at Lake Como with you. Also, your spiritual experience in Italy sounds very profound and beautiful. Keep doing what you're doing. All is well here. Teresa x
ReplyDeleteDevo smettere leggere questi rapporti...sentendo molto geloso! E che bel tempo anche. Il cielo mi sembre veramente blu nelle fotografie.
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Terrific "Project" Tina and Paul! I am sure that when you pass it in you will get an A!!!! Would make a terrific power point! Have fun and not to worry for 1 second if you cannot post very often. Chillax! x Penelope
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day to you TIna. This is probably the first Mother's Day away from your babies -who I'm sure are coping splendidly! I'm learning a lot about Italy so keep up the great research. Love all the photos too.
ReplyDeleteHi Tina and Paul, When do you get time to sleep!!! Tina hope you had a great Mothers Day.
ReplyDeleteLove all your photos and comments. The weather here is a lot cooler now. 17 today and overnight 10. Enjoy the many coffees you are having.Pam Marks x
Hi Paul & Tina
ReplyDeleteJust logged onto your blog. WOW looks like your having a great time. Brings back memories when we were in Italy. Milan and the duomo is fantastic. We went to Lake Garda which also spectacular.
If your going to Venice, have a drink for me in St Marks square listening to the orchestra playing.
Enjoy, Enjoy. I'll keep following your blog.
Cheers and all the best from Val & Carmel
Just don't sit down while your having that drink at St Marks unless you are flushed with funds...
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ReplyDeleteI did my first NAPLAN tests today and had fun! I've enjoyed reading your blogs with the class, and am having a good time with Ms Bateman. I'm already missing you and look forward reading more of you blogs. Michael Vanstone xx
THANKS BRUNO..!!! cheers, Paul
ReplyDeleteI am glad you enjoyed the vacation! Good luck planning your next one!
ReplyDeleteThank you for placing my son, Erich's, name, nieces, nephews, godchild and her sister (parents, grandparents, greatgrandparents (step), etc.) at the base of St. Leonard's relics, tomb for intercession with the following areas of scripture: Hebrews 13:3; Matthew 25:35-46; Psalms 69:33; Psalms 102:20; Isaiah 61:1; Psalms 79:11; Genesis 39:20-23; Luke 4:18; Acts 12:7; 1 John 1:9; 2 Corinthians 11:23; Acts 16:25; Acts 16:19-40; Acts 12:6; Isaiah 42:7; Romans 12:2; Acts 25:16; Psalms 103:1-22; 2 Timothy 4:16; Acts 22:24; Acts 28:16; Acts 25:8; Acts 16:24; Mark 15:6; Matthew 11:2; Matthew 6:33; Jeremiah 37:15; Exodus 23:7; Jude 1:6; James 5:13; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 4:22-24; Galatians 3:28; 2 Corinthians 9:7; 2 Corinthians 6:5; Acts 27:1; Acts 16:23; Acts 12:3-19; Acts 5:17-42; John 3:16; Luke 22:47-71; Matthew 26:47-75; Hebrews 2:12; Acts 21:24; Acts 16:33; John 18:39; John 18:19; John 4:24; Luke 3:20; Mark 15:15; Mark 6:17; Matthew 27:15-17; Matthew 18:14; Matthew 16:19; Hosea 4:6; Jeremiah 39:14; Jeremiah 38:7-28; Jeremiah 38:6-28; Jeremiah 38:6; Proverbs 3:6; Judges 16:21; Genesis 40:3; Ephesians 5:19; 2 Corinthians 11:24; Romans 3:1-31; Acts 28:31; Acts 26:1; Acts 24:10; Acts 21:28; Acts 21:27-40; Acts 21:27; Acts 21:26; Acts 21:25; Acts 21:23; Acts 21:22; Acts 12:19; Acts 12:18; John 18:3-40; John 4:23; Luke 23:16-18; Luke 22:23; Mark 14:43-72; Mark 14:26; Mark 14:15; Mark 11:25; Matthew 27:26; Matthew 26:30; Matthew 26:27; Matthew 14:3-12; Matthew 8:5-10; Matthew 5:9; Amos 1:13; Lamentations 3:54; Lamentations 3:53; Jeremiah 37:21; Jeremiah 37:20; Jeremiah 32:2; Jeremiah 29:26; Isaiah 2:4; blessed Saint, pray for us, may the living be unbound as you pray for them in heaven.
ReplyDeleteThank you for placing my son, Erich's, name, nieces, nephews, godchild and her sister (parents, grandparents, greatgrandparents (step), etc.) at the base of St. anthony's relics, tomb for intercession with the following areas of scripture: Hebrews 13:3; Matthew 25:35-46; Psalms 69:33; Psalms 102:20; Isaiah 61:1; Psalms 79:11; Genesis 39:20-23; Luke 4:18; Acts 12:7; 1 John 1:9; 2 Corinthians 11:23; Acts 16:25; Acts 16:19-40; Acts 12:6; Isaiah 42:7; Romans 12:2; Acts 25:16; Psalms 103:1-22; 2 Timothy 4:16; Acts 22:24; Acts 28:16; Acts 25:8; Acts 16:24; Mark 15:6; Matthew 11:2; Matthew 6:33; Jeremiah 37:15; Exodus 23:7; Jude 1:6; James 5:13; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 4:22-24; Galatians 3:28; 2 Corinthians 9:7; 2 Corinthians 6:5; Acts 27:1; Acts 16:23; Acts 12:3-19; Acts 5:17-42; John 3:16; Luke 22:47-71; Matthew 26:47-75; Hebrews 2:12; Acts 21:24; Acts 16:33; John 18:39; John 18:19; John 4:24; Luke 3:20; Mark 15:15; Mark 6:17; Matthew 27:15-17; Matthew 18:14; Matthew 16:19; Hosea 4:6; Jeremiah 39:14; Jeremiah 38:7-28; Jeremiah 38:6-28; Jeremiah 38:6; Proverbs 3:6; Judges 16:21; Genesis 40:3; Ephesians 5:19; 2 Corinthians 11:24; Romans 3:1-31; Acts 28:31; Acts 26:1; Acts 24:10; Acts 21:28; Acts 21:27-40; Acts 21:27; Acts 21:26; Acts 21:25; Acts 21:23; Acts 21:22; Acts 12:19; Acts 12:18; John 18:3-40; John 4:23; Luke 23:16-18; Luke 22:23; Mark 14:43-72; Mark 14:26; Mark 14:15; Mark 11:25; Matthew 27:26; Matthew 26:30; Matthew 26:27; Matthew 14:3-12; Matthew 8:5-10; Matthew 5:9; Amos 1:13; Lamentations 3:54; Lamentations 3:53; Jeremiah 37:21; Jeremiah 37:20; Jeremiah 32:2; Jeremiah 29:26; Isaiah 2:4; blessed Saint, pray for us, may the living be unbound as you pray for them in heaven.
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