Mind you, our trips are NOT vacation and NOT as a tourist but we treasured any opportunity that was outside of the job, of doing training and consulting work.
Yes, after our first week of working for the Mernda mushroom plant, the Two Cousins from Two Continents got together again in Melbourne.
Here we are inside the elevator of a big department store in a new mall...
On Saturday, October 3, 1992, Liz had picked us up at noon and Pieter treated all three of us to lunch on a terrace in South Yarra, at an Italian Restaurant on 306 Toorak Road.
There now is a Korean Zen Charcoal BBQ restaurant...
Happy together again!
Liz did go frequently to Europe for business and she called me when she was in Venice, Italy only 45 minutes away from where we lived and worked in 1989... Small world!
It always is fun to get a real taste of a country by exploring its shopping malls.
Undies and Cousins... both got hooked on La Perla from Italy!
Studying a garment...
Liz also has been a fabulous seamstress, so we had lots in common!
We did end the day with a lovely dinner at Marcella, after having visited with her at her apartment.
Next day it would be back to work!
Stay tuned for more and thanks for your visit and comment.
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Beautiful memories!
ReplyDeleteDearest Krishna,
DeleteThey sure are beautiful memories and lasting ones.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletesonnige Grüße
Elisabeth
Liebe Elisabeth,
DeleteDanke und auch dir warme, sonnige Grüße,
Mariette
Dear Mariette - your family are really scattered around the world. It must have been lovely to meet up with your cousin and share so much in common with one another. How long is it since you last saw her I wonder?
ReplyDeleteDearest Rosemary,
DeleteNo, our family is really not scattered around as I'm the only one living in the U.S.A. and there is only one uncle with his three children and grandchildren living in Australia. All of them have made frequent trips to Europe to visit family and tour the continent, like both of us have made that trip now 65 times. And yes, I've met with my cousin Liz also in The Netherlands when going to a family reunion.
Hugs,
Mariette
How great you could take time to get together with your cousin. Lovely photos of two beautiful ladies!
ReplyDeleteDearest Tamago,
DeleteWe just planned it from the beginning to make sure that time got claimed!
Thank you for your sweet comment.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, You are lucky to have far-flung relatives to meet up with. I had no relatives in Taiwan, but I did have one friend who went to college in Cleveland, and then I found some more friends who became like a second family.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteWell, both Pieter and I are the only ones here in the US and like you, we do have friends that have become second family!
Hugs,
Mariette
Momentos maravilhosos em família, desejo felicidades a todos os seus queridos.
ReplyDeleteVocê está muito bem na foto, querida Mariette.
Tenha um bom dia, com alegria e um beijo do Brasil.
Dearest Maria Glória,
DeleteIt is always a joy to be with family and it makes one happy!
Thank you for your compliment and wishing you a happy new week.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYour had in The south yarra The Memda Mushroom lovely time to been lovely to meet with your cousin Lis and Piter's had on Toorak road There was at Korea Zen Charcoal BBQ restrant!
Thanks for your nice memories!
Michiko
Dearest Michiko san,
DeleteFond memories shared and this is bringing them very close to your home... Wish we had known each other then!
Indeed, restaurants and shops change owners over the years or completely close.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wonderful memories...pretty cousins.
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteThank you very much!
Hugs,
Mariette
How lovely to be able to meet up with your cousin. You both looked very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWonderful memories Mariette.
Dearest Sami,
DeleteYes, that was always kind of a highlight when working in Australia and a MUST!
Thank you for your compliment.
Hugs,
Mariette
Fijne herinneringen! Lieve groet uit Nederland
ReplyDeleteBeste Ingrid,
DeleteHeel fijne herinneringen en liefs terug vanuit Georgia.
Mariette
Lovely memories, dearest Mariette!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful weekend,
Love and hugs, Claudia xo
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteYes, as long as we all manage to gather lovely memories, that makes for a very happy and satisfied old age!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette......How lovely that you have been able to connect with family and friends all over the world.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother’s Day to you.
Dearest Suzi,
DeleteWell, that is one of the perks for being an International Consultant!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello dear Mariette!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to meet up with your cousin in my birth city,Melbourne!
Wonderful pictures from your walk to the Australian Malls!
You both look happy ! Thank you for sharing your fond memories!
Wishing you a good recovery! Take care! Hugs!
Dimi...
Dearest Dimi,
DeleteDidn't know you were born in Melbourne, knew that you came from Australia. Small world!
We sure were happy for being together and sharing some thoughts.
Thank you for your kind words!
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette pięknie wspomnienia i miłe spotkania .Pozdrawiam serdecznie .
ReplyDeleteDearest Malgorzata P,
DeleteYes indeed beautiful memories and wonderful being able to meet together!
Hugs,
Mariette
Such a wonderful time with your cousin.
ReplyDeleteDearest Tomoko,
DeleteYes it was wonderful and very precious time together!
Hugs,
Mariette