The autumn internationals....one of my favourite things about autumn...as well as the changing colours of course (I have really missed that the last four years actually). Italy were playing South Africa, and as I'd never seen the Springboks play I was so keen to go. Lovely Lise and her well connected rugby playing husband managed to sort out free tickets for us in the family section. Happy! It was a beautiful sunny day and the stadium was packed.
Italy played so well, there was a great atmosphere in the stadium. The first half was neck and neck which made things rather interesting! The Springboks of course won, (I was a little disappointed!) but getting to see Bryan Habana score a try right in front of us was cool! Thanks to Dries playing for Zebre and having gone to visit a couple of times it was really nice recognising some of the players. I think I will be feel a lil torn when it's Wales' turn to face them, but the boys in red will stir up patriotism and passion that poor Italy will soon be forgotten!
The next day we had a wander around the city. It is a beautiful place. It felt like a cross between Venice and Istanbul. Autumn was definitely in full swing, the colours were lovely. I was also very happy to discover a little chocolate festival happening in town. Rugby and chocolate....wow! :)
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As always, beautiful squares and churches were around every corner. Padova though is not on the Italian tourist trail so it was quiet and calm which was so lovely and in such stark contrast to other cities. Just when I think I couldn't be even more charmed by this place, a surprising gem like Padova appears! I am sure that when residency finally happens and I have to start dealing with the bureaucracy here, the rose tinted glasses will fall off, but for now, typing over a nutella filled brioche and sipping a macchiato, life in Italy is good! ;)
Italy played so well, there was a great atmosphere in the stadium. The first half was neck and neck which made things rather interesting! The Springboks of course won, (I was a little disappointed!) but getting to see Bryan Habana score a try right in front of us was cool! Thanks to Dries playing for Zebre and having gone to visit a couple of times it was really nice recognising some of the players. I think I will be feel a lil torn when it's Wales' turn to face them, but the boys in red will stir up patriotism and passion that poor Italy will soon be forgotten!
The next day we had a wander around the city. It is a beautiful place. It felt like a cross between Venice and Istanbul. Autumn was definitely in full swing, the colours were lovely. I was also very happy to discover a little chocolate festival happening in town. Rugby and chocolate....wow! :)
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| Although a church not a mosque, this reminded me of the Hagia Sofia so much! |
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| These chairs look so inviting! |
As always, beautiful squares and churches were around every corner. Padova though is not on the Italian tourist trail so it was quiet and calm which was so lovely and in such stark contrast to other cities. Just when I think I couldn't be even more charmed by this place, a surprising gem like Padova appears! I am sure that when residency finally happens and I have to start dealing with the bureaucracy here, the rose tinted glasses will fall off, but for now, typing over a nutella filled brioche and sipping a macchiato, life in Italy is good! ;)
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