We went to the Netherlands in 2007 and met Jean and Mike on our tour. We were still living in Chicago at the time and they were from California not too far from Art's sister's home. We became good friends supporting each other during that long bike trip. Jean is also a teacher and kept me company throughout the journey as I struggled with biking on a sore butt.
Our last trip to California was four years ago. We couldn't believe how long it had been. Jean and Mike had taken us to Baci Anaheim then and we had a great time. We loved the food. We opted to go there again.
It was so wonderful to see them. We could just continue where we left off the last time as good friends so easily do.
Baci Anaheim was now called Baci di Firenze Trattoria.
Fortunately, Mike and Jean loved the selections they made. Unfortunately, we were not so lucky.
Art's eggplant parmesan was tepid and he didn't enjoy it as much as before and my chicken in a brandy sauce was just so so.
It didn't matter. We had so much talking about everything that we were one of the last tables to leave that evening.
Doesn't this photo look like the waiter was taking it from the ceiling? He was so much fun!
All in all, it was a wonderful, wonderful evening!
Now it'll be their turn to come to Hawaii.
It was so wonderful to see them. We could just continue where we left off the last time as good friends so easily do.
Baci Anaheim was now called Baci di Firenze Trattoria.
Fortunately, Mike and Jean loved the selections they made. Unfortunately, we were not so lucky.
Art's eggplant parmesan was tepid and he didn't enjoy it as much as before and my chicken in a brandy sauce was just so so.
It didn't matter. We had so much talking about everything that we were one of the last tables to leave that evening.
Doesn't this photo look like the waiter was taking it from the ceiling? He was so much fun!
All in all, it was a wonderful, wonderful evening!
Now it'll be their turn to come to Hawaii.
When you and Art make friends, they just seem to stick around forever. I know you will always be my friend, so I love to "visit" with you on line whenever you post. Loved hearing about your adventure with Jean and Mike. :-)
ReplyDeleteconversation can make up for poor entrees...any day!
ReplyDeleteIf the company is good, the food is unimportant. Wow, your waiter must have played basketball.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Patti. The important thing is the fellowship!
ReplyDeleteWonderful getting together with old friends, how time flies.
ReplyDeleteI can't help but notice that this is something I've never eaten before.
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to visit the Netherlands, they are leagues ahead of the U.S. on social issues.
ReplyDeleteGood times with good friends are the BEST! There's not much else that compares to it. Glad you all had a wonderful visit, thanks for taking me along. I love visiting and traveling with you and Art, you guys are so much fun.
ReplyDeleteYou are full of Aloha, and that's why everyone loves you!
ReplyDeleteIt's always so nice to get together with friends.
ReplyDeleteI like the photo of all of you.
All the best Jan
You and Art are very good at friendship. That is a wonderful skill, or trait.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had such a good time.
Too bad about the meal, but you had a fine time anyway.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember you ever complaining about a meal so it must have been really bad. But I know you have good fellowship because you always do. And yes that waiter must be one tall fellow.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to meet up with your friends Kay. Sometimes even when a meal is mediocre the company makes up for it.
ReplyDeleteI drool!
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