Spain or Italy?
I am wanting to put together a small family gathering for about two weeks in either Spain or Italy in the month of mid June 2013. Any suggestions will be helpful as we have never been to Europe. We all love the outdoors, are great cooks and fun loving. Thanks, J
jacklyn
Los Angeles, ca usa 11/25/12
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That's because most players in the Spanish national team belong to FC Barcelona.
I'm sorry that reality clashes with your romantic view of Europe.
I could have also been getting a bad reception because my Spanish isn't great, the ultimate point was in Barcelona, I had an easier time just speaking English than attempting to use Castillian Spanish, which is a practical tip that may be useful to some.
I have no problem speaking Spanish in Barcelona nor are the members of my wife's family who are native Spanish speakers.
Could it be that those who have problems and have better reception speaking English is because their Spanish sucks? Just wondering.
Regarding John's poll figures.
Similar figures apply to Texas.
The Catalans reluctantly speak Spanish, in fact, the majority of them do not consider themselves Spanish. The slogan of the governor of Catalonia, Artur Mas is: "Catalunya, nou estat d'Europa", Catalonia, new state of Europe.
The 9/11, 2012, one million and a half of Catalans demonstrated in Barcelona for independence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNBG9GckaEs
But Roberto, how was your reception speaking Spanish in Barcelona to the guy making your coffee or the lady you're buying a ticket from? That's the question. But yes, thanks for repeating what I just said about it could stem from the fact that my Spanish sucks. However I have no problem communicating in Mexico, so it made me wonder if something else was going on in Barcelona.
My Dear Seasoned Travelers,
Thank you, so very much, for your input you have certainly given me important issues to contemplate. Thank God there is some, time for homework, lots of homework.
We are a small family, 10 of us going, between the ages of 35 - 60. We are from the farm belt of Northern California. Some of us have traveled outside the US and some of us have not been outside. We are compassionate, kind and respectful. With that, being able to visit Rome then finishing off in the wine countryside in a small village seems to be along the line what I am thinking. I don't want to try and squeeze in too much but rather take in the experience in the hopes of returning again. I like the idea of hiring a cook for the local experience and learning. As you have suggested, knowing the regions will help narrow the search.
Merry Christmas Everyone,
J
Then I think Italy is the perfect choice for you. There are lots of villas large enough for your whole family to rent; you will have trouble deciding between all the good ones.
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