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Virtual cruise from Venice along the river Po with the option to learn some Italian

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StarDreamer Sun 07-Aug-22 14:54:23

Virtual cruise from Venice along the river Po with the option to learn some Italian

The suggested format is that this is a discussion thread about the places along the route, links allowed, together with the option of synchronised learning of some of the Italian language using the free Duolingo language course. Sort of like a treasure hunt for information, yet no teams, people sharing what they find.

LINK > www.duolingo.com/courses

Participants using Duolingo will need to register, free, with Duolingo.

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StarDreamer Thu 11-Aug-22 09:52:36

Joseanne asks Is Milan on the route?

The river Po does not go to Milan. However, the journey can include Milan as an overland side trip using a coach, provided locally.

LINK > Map

The cruise is likely to be characterised by overland side trips as a number of interesting places are not next to the river Po.

MichaelGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 11-Aug-22 09:26:30

Hi all. We've removed a number of posts that were derailing the thread, hopefully things can get back on track now.

Joseanne Thu 11-Aug-22 09:10:05

che siamo

Joseanne Thu 11-Aug-22 09:09:25

Il punto è chesiamo tutti diversi.

And to think I didn't know one word last week. ??

Joseanne Thu 11-Aug-22 09:07:02

Andiamo.
Or there's no point my racing across France today to meet up tomorrow.
I want Maw and Lucca to stay for their in depth knowledge of the language, and the Arts, I'm happy for Stardreamer to navigate and to research places, someone to take on the meteorology might be helpful too. I have a reputation for good dining and would be more than happy to offer choices and research restaurants, but not exclusively vegan, to accommodate all the voyagers. Hoping someone will also enjoy designer shopping with me too. Is Milan on the route? ? ? ? ?

Chewbacca Thu 11-Aug-22 08:52:26

Quite so Baggy and I'm hoping that StarDreamer will be back shortly to start guiding us to the beginning of the cruise; the last one he conducted was excellent. Such a shame when petty squabbling spoils things for everyone.

Baggytrazzas Thu 11-Aug-22 08:11:45

Shirley48, cruising is brilliant, but largely depending upon your co sailors all wanting to share similar experiences or cordially agreeing on trying new adventures. Lol

Shirley48 Thu 11-Aug-22 07:15:24

Well, cruising looks fun. I’ve never fancied it in real life, and this thread’s confirmed that!

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MissAdventure Thu 11-Aug-22 05:01:06

Oh you naughty woman! flowers

Lucca Thu 11-Aug-22 04:59:17

MissAdventure

I'm sure it's fine for threads to meander, rule wise.
I find it strange that people would want to constantly come into a thread to talk about their own preferences and complain that others aren't keen on it being taken over.
Particularly when it is always to a thread that one particular person has started.

Not this again.

StarDreamer Wed 10-Aug-22 22:48:03

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MissAdventure Wed 10-Aug-22 22:41:17

I'm sure it's fine for threads to meander, rule wise.
I find it strange that people would want to constantly come into a thread to talk about their own preferences and complain that others aren't keen on it being taken over.
Particularly when it is always to a thread that one particular person has started.

StarDreamer Wed 10-Aug-22 22:33:42

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MissAdventure Wed 10-Aug-22 22:25:48

That went well, I feel.

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Joseanne Wed 10-Aug-22 22:08:00

pastafarian grin

Joseanne Wed 10-Aug-22 22:06:33

I think it is an example of sculptures that can be made with pasta. A form of basic Art! We used to make pasta pictures using different shapes with the children in school. And if anyone gets hungry .....

MissAdventure Wed 10-Aug-22 21:56:01

Chewbacca

pastafarian Damn you're quick MissAdventure! grin

I'm so quick I meet myself coming back, sometimes. grin
Others, not.
Smart arse, I think it's called.