The weekend has just flown by in a flurry of treats and activities with our daughter and family. We’ve been eating out a lot, with all my favourites included: seafood, sushi, and pasta. Hubby tried Springbok steak for the first time, and said it was really good.
My favourite starter of the weekend, was Melanzane alla Parmigiana, which was absolutely mouthwatering.
On Saturday we went to Monte Casino to see ‘Le Cirque Eloize’ which was absolutely awesome. So many perfect bodies in one show! Yesterday morning, we rose up above the same complex in an anchored balloon, before going to the movies, to see the thriller, ‘Before I go to sleep’, starring Nicole Kidman. Lots of holes in the plot, but very gripping nevertheless.
The balloon experience wasn’t as exciting as actually going for a hot air balloon ride, but it did yield some great views. I don’t have time now to download all the photos, as I’m just about to help my daughter in the kitchen. She asked me what I would like for our final meal here, so I requested Pesto Chicken with Farfalle Pasta. We’re having Malva pudding with cream and custard for desert…..yum!
On the subject of pasta, here is postcard which she keeps in her kitchen. As someone who really dislikes going to the hairdressers, and who quite often suffers from bad hair days, it tickled my funny bone.
Wishing you all a great week. Tomorrow, I will be packing madly once again, and the next time you see me I will be in England with my 101-year-old MiL Wishing you all a great week. Sorry I can’t keep up with all of your blogs at the moment, but thanks so much for all your visits and comments. I really appreciate them. Love to you all.
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In a nutshell: very interested weekend! 😉
Thanks, Ioanna. 🙂
That sounds like a perfect weekend. I trust you are already in England. I’ll check out the next post immediately. 🙂
Thanks so much, Inga. Yes, we are in England now.
Love the hair postcard! I hope the visit to London is going well. Apparently we are expecting lovely weather again today. 🙂
The weather has been brilliant so far. 😉
101 – woo hoo – b-day wishes from moi!
happy packing and be safe in your travels – 🙂 ❤
Thanks, Yvette. Her birthday was in August, but good wishes are always welcome. 🙂
dopo molto tempo cui sono stata assente posso ritornare a salutare ed apprezzare gli amici, come sempre divertenti ed interessanti i tuoi post Sylyia, un grande abbraccio Ven
After a long time I have been absent return to greet and appreciate friends, fun and interesting as always your posts Sylyia, a big hug
Great to see you again, Ventis. Hugs to you too. 🙂 xx
I can’t keep up with them either, Ad, and I’m stationary (for now!). Hurry- they’re having a mini heatwave down south. (just fog here 😦 )
It’s grey but very mild in London. I’m sure it will brighten up later. 🙂
Glad you’re safely arrived. Still gloomy here. 🙂
Family & good eats – Who could ask for more?
Very true, RoSy. We had a great time together. 🙂
The food looks good as usual! I hope you have a safe trip
Thanks so much. Flight was good, as night flights go. 🙂
I want to have dinner at your daughter’s house 😉
She loves cooking, Dianne, so I’m sure you would be very welcome. 🙂
How fun! Safe journeys to you! The meals look scrumptious. 🙂
Thanks so much, Angelia. 🙂
What a great foody time you had Sylvia. Hope the weather in England is still holding on to a bit of summer for you…
Thanks, Pauline. Just arrived in London, and it’s grey, but very mild. Still early morning, so could brighten up later. 🙂
Wonderful meals and family time. Happy and safe travels Sylvia…nice to know you are on this side of the pond for a little while. Sending love and hugs to you from Somerset… 🙂 xx
Thanks, Sherri. Yes, we’re now in merry England. The weather looks very promising. 🙂 xx
Welcome my friend…it is lovely to know you are so ‘close’…have a wonderful time 🙂 xx
I’m having trouble posting lately. Life seems to have turned quite busy (happily so). But thus I suspect I’m giving you a bit of a break with that many less posts to plow through. 🙄
No worries, Gunta. I’ve had to switch off my notifications, or I would end up with hundreds of emails by the time we get to Florida. xx ♥
Oh MY GOD! I had a really crappy dinner on account of rushing out to make a meeting and making sure my kids were fed before I was out the door. This looks amazing! I’m starving.
Balloon ride! I’m sure the views were more than great up there when you look back at the photos. Good food, great adventure 🙂
Happy travels!
Happy week ahead, Sylvia. 🙂
Yummy !!!
Joyful weekend you had. I am wondering what are in the “Melanzane alla Parmigiana”. The balloon ride sounds really good. I am looking forward to see those pictures taken from the high up.
lovely weekend, Sylvia! yummy food! take care and safe travels! 🙂
Love to you and enjoy your visit to your mom
Ahh it all sounds great fun 🙂
Hope you enjoy your last meal in SA for quite some time. Tough tomorrow I would think. Best of luck to you all 🙂
Ooh that starter looks good. Aubergine? And Malva pudding – such a typical South African pudding. Enjoy!
Great synopsis of your week!!! 🙂
Thank you very much for sharing these ones with us.
Best wishes to you for the week ahead, Aquileana 😛
The balloon looks fun. We loved our hot air balloon experience. Happy day to you Sylvia!
Balloon ride… I’ve yet to go on one of those, I’m envious! especially the food 🙂
no envy here
That steak is yummy for my diet, lol Safe flight and have fun!
My hair definitely falls into the fusilli category LOL. I need to send this to my daughter. Good luck with the packing and have a great England visit 🙂
Cute post card.