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Forum: Italy
Oct 11th 2012, 9:55 am
Replies: 128
Views: 26,640
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Having a baby in Italy in 2011

MCairns, I'm really sorry you had such bad experiences giving birth in Italy. I too have had two children here and I will admit that there were things that I found difficult, mostly to do with...
Forum: Italy
May 6th 2012, 9:28 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 915
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Empty van to Italy

Hi, I could be interested but I'm not sure I could get organised by then!! I'll let you know if I have bought anything I'd like to bring over before then.....:)
Forum: Italy
Dec 1st 2011, 10:58 am
Replies: 83
Views: 9,546
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Euro - No Euro? What to do?

I stand corrected nonno! My sister in law, who works in pensions finance told me that there was a way of telling, but looking at a note just now I have no idea what difference there might be....
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Forum: Italy
Nov 30th 2011, 9:43 am
Replies: 83
Views: 9,546
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Euro - No Euro? What to do?

I understand that there is in fact a difference between Euros printed in different countries and that we could end up with a situation where a German euro is worth more than an Italian one..... But...
Forum: Al Fresco
Apr 18th 2011, 5:26 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,869
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Weddings

I think it depends who you talk to. We had to have 'lessons' before my daughter was christened so that my husband and I would know how to bring her up as a good little Catholic - which neither of us...
Forum: Italy
Apr 18th 2011, 11:08 am
Replies: 128
Views: 26,640
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Having a baby in Italy in 2011

Hi Gelato, the meeting with the anaesthetist was 'compulsory' and we were told that if you didn't request an epidural you were unlikely to get one if you changed your mind during labour. Having said...
Forum: Al Fresco
Apr 15th 2011, 8:20 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,869
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Weddings

My OH and I were both divorced so we had a civil ceremony. The Comune building was under renovation (and still is 5 yrs on!) so we were married in a building which used to be a protestant church,...
Forum: Italy
Apr 15th 2011, 7:19 am
Replies: 66
Views: 7,802
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: toddler adjusting to new home and new language

Yep, here we have been through Scuola Materna and are now officically at Scuola d'Infanzia but even the kids talk about going to Asilo! :blink:

Everyone also still says Elementari although I think...
Forum: Italy
Apr 15th 2011, 7:04 am
Replies: 128
Views: 26,640
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Having a baby in Italy in 2011

Hi Ballerina,

Congratulations! I just wanted to say something about epidurals. I have had two babies here in Italy and although the care was different from what I would have expected in the UK I...
Forum: Italy
Apr 12th 2011, 7:27 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,231
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: centipedes..

We have regular encounters with both centipedes, which I hate as much as everyone else, and scorpions, which I find scary, but interesting! The scorpions like to hide out in our washing basket and I...
Forum: Italy
Apr 12th 2011, 9:34 am
Replies: 19
Views: 12,419
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: English speaking estate agents in tuscany..

John is right, you do need to be careful but it is possible to get treated fairly you just need to keep your wits about you and trust your instincts - just as you would anywhere in the world. Alway...
Forum: Italy
Apr 5th 2011, 7:35 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 715
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Burocrazia

Fantastic - reminds me of going to get my permesso di soggiorno all those years ago!
Forum: Italy
Apr 5th 2011, 7:27 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,707
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Can I drive here with a British license?

I've been using my British license for 10 years now, have been stopped a couple of times but never had a problem when I showed my license. It shouldn't be a problem.:D
Forum: Italy
Apr 1st 2011, 2:51 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,073
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Info wanted on Tuscan move on children's playgroups and education!!

Ciao John,

Firstly, I do hope your mother-in-law is as nice as mine:unsure:! Otherwise, good luck to you!!:blink:

It's such a shame you've had such a horrible experience. Where I live is very...
Forum: Italy
Mar 31st 2011, 3:33 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 12,419
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: English speaking estate agents in tuscany..

Are you looking for somewhere near a town/city or in the countryside? I live in the mountains near Lucca and may be able to suggest some agents in this area.
Forum: Italy
Mar 31st 2011, 12:39 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,073
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: Info wanted on Tuscan move on children's playgroups and education!!

Wow! Your experiences are so different to mine. I have lived in a small village in the mountains abouve Lucca for almost 10 years, and whilst I have come across a few horror stories of people being...
Forum: Italy
Jul 6th 2010, 12:51 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 14,910
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: schools in the lucca area

When are you over here? Would love to meet up.....
Forum: Italy
May 31st 2010, 7:43 am
Replies: 56
Views: 14,910
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: schools in the lucca area

Hi Harley,

I have a brother in law who has a bar/restaurant in Fornaci di Barga, he may well know of chef jobs in the area. He is also looking to sell his place as he'd like to buy a restaurant a...
Forum: Italy
May 28th 2010, 2:56 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 14,910
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: schools in the lucca area

Hi Harley,

There are several of us interested in a possible satellite to a Lucca international school in the Gafagnana/Bagni di Lucca/Val di Serchio/Val di Lima area.

I live up in...
Forum: Italy
May 25th 2010, 12:48 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 14,910
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: schools in the lucca area

Hi Carol-Anne,

I live in Bagni di Lucca (just outside the Garfagnana) and have two children aged 5 and 3. They are currently in an Italian 'asilo' which happens to be fantastic, however, I too am...
Forum: Italy
Aug 26th 2009, 6:45 am
Replies: 56
Views: 14,910
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: schools in the lucca area

Yes, mine only go for half days for the first two weeks - something about there being no 'mensa' until October. Giac will do half days until he is three in March, but he can either come with me or be...
Forum: Italy
Aug 25th 2009, 6:36 am
Replies: 56
Views: 14,910
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: schools in the lucca area

Hi Tuscanliberty,

I know that it can be hard to find a building but please please keep trying for the Lucca area! Montecatini Terme would be much too far for our kids to come. I keep meaning to...
Forum: Italy
Jun 18th 2009, 8:33 am
Replies: 56
Views: 14,910
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: schools in the lucca area

Hi Tuscanliberty,

How are plans going for the International School in Lucca? I live up in the mountains in Bagni di Lucca and whilst the Westminster school in Pisa looks like a great place to...
Forum: Italy
Apr 30th 2008, 7:07 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,569
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: LA SUOCERA

Oh, and my OH? He basically stays out of it. We run our own business so he's barely ever here. He does stick up for me most of the time though and has given up being irritated when I whinge!

PS -...
Forum: Italy
Apr 30th 2008, 7:04 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,569
Posted By Charlotte T

Re: LA SUOCERA

ER, hate to tell you this, but she did get me to take her to the gyno (she doesn't drive) and yes, suggested I come in to the exam room - in case there was something she didn't understand!...
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