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Perks in Monza Park

10/9/2014

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How many of the tourist attractions in your own backyard have you vsisted? If you’re anything like me, I’d guess not many. I lived in Oxford for 10 years and visited a grand total of one college. To me, it was just home. Home which meant PJs and gardening and friends at the weekend, not queuing up with the tourist throngs.

As an expat, however, things are a little different. Since we arrived in Italy (nearly four years ago now!) we’ve always tried to “make the most of it” and do stuff. Because the flat we were renting felt a little too empty, a little too lonely, at least at first. Because we know are very likely to move on eventually. Because, though we may not be in picturesque Tuscany, Italy really is as beautiful as they say. Because the trains are just so cheap and reliable when you’re used to the horrors of British public transport. Because, most of all, exploring the unknown without any sort of agenda other than “let’s see what fascinatingly Italian stuff we can find” is the greatest perk of being an expat.

And so it was on Sunday, while the summer warmth gave its last hurrah, that we hopped on a train to Monza Park.
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Parco di Monza.

To the Bean: 
A great big park with walnuts and leaves and (BIG) sticks. 

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To Mr. P&P and I: 
Respite from the city, a little sun on our backs, a first glimpse of the colours of autumn.
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To the Bean: 
A thoroughly fun afternoon rounded off with the treatiest of treats, ice cream.
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To Mr. P&P and I: 
A very cultural afternoon at the Villa Reale… 
Okay fine - we skipped the exhibits and headed straight down to the bar for ice cream. 
But isn’t it the most stylish and Italian of bars?!
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And to you, should you ever be in the area:
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7 Comments
Seychellesmama link
10/9/2014 02:50:00 am

Oh it looks very beautiful!! You're so right about making the most of what's on your doorstep. I think a little switch changes when you become an expat and you just want to soak EVERYTHING in, take advantage of it all and learn as much as you can about your new home!!
Such a lovely post and thank you so much for linking up to #myexpatfamily

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Meghan Fenn link
10/9/2014 03:00:44 am

Wow. Looks amazing. Beautiful photos. Enjoy :-)

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Cathy link
10/9/2014 02:45:16 pm

Looks like it was a lovely day out Eline :-)

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TalesofaTwinMum link
10/10/2014 07:21:52 pm

That looks gorgeous! I'm really looking forward to exploring with the kids once we get settled in here in Brisbane. Moving to another part of the world really opens up your eyes to new experiences and places. Although we travelled around Australia before the kids arrived, we're seeing it in a whole new light now we've got three under five with us. Enjoy exploring. xx

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Coombe Mill link
10/13/2014 05:18:30 am

We make the most of everyday we have as a family as well, what with a business to run and six kids it's important to make time for family time. This looks like a lovely day spending time together, Monza Park looks truly beautiful. The Bar looks lovely as well, very stylish and modern. Thanks for linking up to Country Kids.

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Sara (@mumturnedmom) link
10/14/2014 10:06:42 am

I think this is so true, we have definitely made more of an effort to see things since we moved, although we're still bogged down by the day to day a bit too much! You want to make the most of your time when it isn't a permanent location :) #myexpatfamily

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Carie link
10/15/2014 09:29:26 am

Oh I love his ice cream face! And that bar is fabulous - is it wrong that I love those spotty chairs :)

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