tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post4461891481220762267..comments2023-09-05T16:22:15.151+02:00Comments on Martinis For Two: You tell me, I'll tell youDiane Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059365308496711788noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-12604798195281196822008-10-24T19:28:00.000+02:002008-10-24T19:28:00.000+02:00To live in: MilanTo visit for a long weekend: eith...To live in: Milan<BR/><BR/>To visit for a long weekend: either one, but I guess Barcelona is slightly more spectacular (as much as that pains me to say - I feel like I'm being disloyal to Italy, but oh, the Gaudi...).Julhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075537123043560936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-88521476609508808452008-10-24T19:02:00.000+02:002008-10-24T19:02:00.000+02:00I've done both and I actually LOVED Barcelona more...I've done both and I actually LOVED Barcelona more. Other than Cinque Terra, Barcelona is my favorite spot I ever visited. IT's got the most AMAZING architecture, museums, zoos, plus the beach and a great nightlife. And the farmers market. Ohhh how I love the farmers market.brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14353594558144154909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-31983645963816259162008-10-24T17:06:00.000+02:002008-10-24T17:06:00.000+02:00BarcelonaBarcelonaJack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-89937136788710118622008-10-24T16:52:00.000+02:002008-10-24T16:52:00.000+02:00Milan, hands down. I've visited Spain and I spent...Milan, hands down. I've visited Spain and I spent the better part of the trip wishing I were in France or Italy.<BR/><BR/>And I'm officially jealous because this is a debate I won't be having for a VERY long time.Paige Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291247610038922542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-22291543689384579752008-10-24T16:41:00.000+02:002008-10-24T16:41:00.000+02:00hello i came to visit from claire's country mouse ...hello i came to visit from claire's country mouse tales. i can't say which i would prefer since i have not been to either place :) i hate to stop anywhere for visit and not leave a note that i was here. so cheers to you and have a great trip! your life looks to be very, very interesting :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-61012854385681594232008-10-24T16:28:00.000+02:002008-10-24T16:28:00.000+02:00Milan!Bella Italia, baby!Milan!<BR/><BR/>Bella Italia, baby!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-18530458951635762602008-10-24T14:52:00.000+02:002008-10-24T14:52:00.000+02:00"Milan, darling, Milan." Purely because I've alwa..."Milan, darling, Milan." Purely because I've always wanted to say that :P xChicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15075762962921181509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-91212200480186897112008-10-24T01:09:00.000+02:002008-10-24T01:09:00.000+02:00Barcelona. Milan's duomo is supposed to be incred...Barcelona. <BR/>Milan's duomo is supposed to be incredible but I haven't heard much great about the city otherwise. But Barcelona seems to have many great things to check out!C N Heidelberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055010902344874594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-35670534685368426622008-10-23T20:00:00.000+02:002008-10-23T20:00:00.000+02:00Hope you're enjoying the moment!*CHEERS*Hope you're enjoying the moment!<BR/><BR/>*CHEERS*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-88612742972264030612008-10-23T15:16:00.000+02:002008-10-23T15:16:00.000+02:00Barcelona.Barcelona.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10436989792381600168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-65314614952186741052008-10-23T15:14:00.000+02:002008-10-23T15:14:00.000+02:00Toss-up! Barcelona for the beauty & warmth! ...Toss-up! <BR/>Barcelona for the beauty & warmth! Milan for the beauty & experience :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246470297042186087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-89857305494084827072008-10-23T13:49:00.000+02:002008-10-23T13:49:00.000+02:00Personally I would take Milan. Especially if an A...Personally I would take Milan. Especially if an AC Milan game is involved.running42khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11801790773966257216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-90411845886338182222008-10-23T13:15:00.000+02:002008-10-23T13:15:00.000+02:00Wherever it's warmer. Go there.Wherever it's warmer. Go there.Danie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05511535869022410118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-56047654340663861832008-10-23T10:06:00.000+02:002008-10-23T10:06:00.000+02:00Barcelona! Not been to either - From what I hear o...Barcelona! Not been to either - From what I hear of Milan, it is a bit too exclusive - excluding? Friends who've been to Spain rave about it. So pretty! Besides, I hear that Italian airports are notorious for making your luggage disappear.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667481504650498976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-6048242613213218022008-10-23T09:40:00.000+02:002008-10-23T09:40:00.000+02:00Visit them both. I love Italy as a country, but I ...Visit them both. I love Italy as a country, but I think Barcelona as a city would be far more interesting and exciting. So if my life revolved around where I lived, I think it would be Barcelona: it looks fascinating.G in Berlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168975470282994167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-84468950502720733652008-10-23T09:20:00.000+02:002008-10-23T09:20:00.000+02:00Milan.. at 5pm.. you take a seat in a cafe, you or...Milan.. at 5pm.. you take a seat in a cafe, you order a crisp glass of wine and they bring you a feast.. and if you are silly enough to order a second glass.. the whole show starts again.. fabulous..oooh and did I mention the shopping? and then there is the SHOPPING!!!Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037350189933791568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-419165230004121362008-10-23T09:14:00.000+02:002008-10-23T09:14:00.000+02:00Never been to Milan, but Frauke and I thoroughly e...Never been to Milan, but Frauke and I thoroughly enjoyed <A HREF="http://www.papascott.de/archives/2007/09/21/bike-tour/" REL="nofollow">a day we spent in Barcelona</A> last fall. It made us wish we could spend a week there. And since we were on a bike tour, the shopping damage to our credit cards was minimal. :-)PapaScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444009750194528099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-48245170387014479772008-10-23T08:52:00.000+02:002008-10-23T08:52:00.000+02:00Barcelona, no question.I love me some fashion and ...Barcelona, no question.<BR/><BR/>I love me some fashion and people-watching, but (for me, anyway) there is a palpable feeling in Italy of "<B>You</B> don't belong <I>here</I>."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-67003373868783886482008-10-23T08:32:00.000+02:002008-10-23T08:32:00.000+02:00I love Italy, but I think I'd go for Barcelona. F...I love Italy, but I think I'd go for Barcelona. Fashion isn't my thing, and Barcelona is on my "go before I croak" list. My Auntie lived in Madrid for years and I kick myself because I didn't go to visit her while she was there.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167980498731684457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-51827103711498981192008-10-23T08:30:00.000+02:002008-10-23T08:30:00.000+02:00MILAN! I spent a month there when I was 16, it's ...MILAN! I spent a month there when I was 16, it's gorgeous Diane. You must got there!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342109839956458589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-954338828148725022008-10-23T07:35:00.000+02:002008-10-23T07:35:00.000+02:00Barcelona, hands down. Milan is nice--shopping, It...Barcelona, hands down. <BR/><BR/>Milan is nice--shopping, Italian food, history<BR/><BR/>But Barcelona is spectacular. I'd go for the Sagrada Familia alone. <BR/><BR/>http://www.sagradafamilia.cat/sf-eng/index.php<BR/><BR/>The nightlife starts late and ends late. It's open and fun and casual. Milan nightlife is OK, but a bit snootier. <BR/><BR/>And the best Spanish food is Castillian.The Honourable Husbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234119524600114890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-61705967008890895332008-10-23T07:20:00.000+02:002008-10-23T07:20:00.000+02:00Better weather in Barcelona, no doubt! And it's ju...Better weather in Barcelona, no doubt! And it's just as fashionable and stylish as Milano.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14976147051582732043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-5463088148016852222008-10-23T06:44:00.000+02:002008-10-23T06:44:00.000+02:00Diane,Sorry, I cannot decide...have been to both p...Diane,<BR/>Sorry, I cannot decide...have been to both places and enjoyed them equally.<BR/>Wonderful wine and cuisine and lots of fun to be had.<BR/>It is a tough decision, it depends what you are looking for.<BR/>I am jelous of all the trips you are doing.<BR/>We used to travel alot when we lived in Europe.<BR/>Greetings from a homsick German in Texas..lol,<BR/>SusanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-78203059928895244702008-10-23T05:58:00.000+02:002008-10-23T05:58:00.000+02:00Barcelona!!! Oh I would love to go there!Barcelona!!! Oh I would love to go there!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-71597636678402945382008-10-23T05:32:00.000+02:002008-10-23T05:32:00.000+02:00When we were in Italy, we went through Milan on th...When we were in Italy, we went through Milan on the train, but we didn't stop and I wanted to so badly. I have always wanted to go to Barcelona, too. My daughter went there for the Olympics and loved it. That is a very hard choice for me, Diane!!kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.com