Buenos Dias al todo mondo - And so begins our bilingual tour in Sicily - the only organised coach tour we plan to do on this trip. By the end of seven days, I may be able to exchange pleasantries with the Spanish speaking members of our group which includes a couple from Spain and … Continue reading Buenos Dias al todo mondo -? – Sicily??
Retirement
Gone but not forgotten – leaving Umbria
So what is my wrap up of our wonderful experience in Umbria? Well, I guess the first time visitor to Italy is more or less compelled to see the famous sights of Rome, Venice and Florence, and they are wonderful cities in their own right, but there is not a city in the world that … Continue reading Gone but not forgotten – leaving Umbria
The Catalyst for Retirement
Bill’s father was an unskilled labourer. Like thousands of his generation he served in WWII, in his case as a Sapper in the 23rd Australian Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers. When he returned, he got a job in a factory, fathered two sons and went on with his life, never speaking about his war experiences. … Continue reading The Catalyst for Retirement
The Reluctant Retiree 