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Powwow: Nice, Côte d'Azur - France
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John Di Rico 
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What: Roadshow powwow, vintage convertibles
Where: mountains around Nice
When: all day Sunday, November 4
Why: take a break from translating and admire the scenery, enjoy a nice meal in good company, discover the French Riviera!
Who: you, me, colleagues and our friends and family.
Any special requests for the itinerary?
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Hi John,
I'd love to participate but I am from India and don't have a French Driving licence. Is it still ok?
I guess it is a good opportunity to see this region.
Thanks a lot for organizing it.
Ritu
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John Di Rico
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| drivers license... | Aug 10, 2007 |
Hi Ritu, that's a good question... you'll have to check to see if your Indian drivers license is valid in France. Otherwise, there are two people for each car so you don't have to drive, you can ride shotgun.
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John Di Rico
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| Getting to Nice | Aug 10, 2007 |
Hi Ritu,
Since you're going to be at the conference, it would be a good idea to bring this up now...
I'm going to be driving back to Nice from Aix on Saturday night after the conference. I have room for three people to head back to Nice with me. You won't have enough time to leave Aix on Sunday morning (2-hour drive, 3 to 4 by train). So you should plan on staying in Nice on Saturday night. I have a special room rate negotiated at a 3-star and 4-star hotel in the city center, right ... See more Hi Ritu,
Since you're going to be at the conference, it would be a good idea to bring this up now...
I'm going to be driving back to Nice from Aix on Saturday night after the conference. I have room for three people to head back to Nice with me. You won't have enough time to leave Aix on Sunday morning (2-hour drive, 3 to 4 by train). So you should plan on staying in Nice on Saturday night. I have a special room rate negotiated at a 3-star and 4-star hotel in the city center, right next to the soon to be completed tram, and may negotiate another rate with a 2 star.
So let me know if you want to come back with me to Nice or if anyone else is planning to make the drive on Saturday night from Aix, if they have room to spare in their vehicle. Save the planet--carpool! ▲ Collapse
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Hi John,
Thanks for the offer. I hope it wouldn't be too much of a problem if I accompany you till Nice.
Regarding the Drivers' licence, I know that it's not valid in France. I've already stayed in France for some time... and last time it was not valid.
Also, you drive on the "wrong" side.
I hope you don't mind. Sorry to be such a bother.
Thanks again,
Ritu
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John Di Rico
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| no problem Ritu | Aug 12, 2007 |
Looking forward to the company!
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John Di Rico
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| Any thoughts about an itinerary? | Aug 14, 2007 |
Great, so far it looks like there will be at least five of us. Now, is there anything in particular you'd like to see? We could do the circuit we've done before which is rather breathtaking (between Nice and Menton, sea and mountains) or head across the Var, up into the mountains, stop by a local candy-making factory in Pont du Loup, art galleries in St Paul de Vence, la fondation Maeght, Gordon (... See more Great, so far it looks like there will be at least five of us. Now, is there anything in particular you'd like to see? We could do the circuit we've done before which is rather breathtaking (between Nice and Menton, sea and mountains) or head across the Var, up into the mountains, stop by a local candy-making factory in Pont du Loup, art galleries in St Paul de Vence, la fondation Maeght, Gordon (http://envibus.fr/ballade.asp?id=2), ceramics museum in Valbonne, glass factory/museum in Biot (http://www.verreriebiot.com)...
What do you think? ▲ Collapse
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MoiraB
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No special requests. I don't know the area very well, having only passed through on the motorway a few times! No idea of the distances or driving time involved in doing everything you suggest, so we'll leave it to you to conjure up a heady mixture of breathtaking scenery and the odd visit or two to some unspoilt places! Gordon does sound appealing as one of the "plus beaux villages de France".
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John Di Rico
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| leaning towards the West... | Aug 31, 2007 |
thanks for your input Moira, I'll get to work on the itinerary...
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Ok. I guess we're in. Please send details on meeting place and payments. This way we can make a weekend of it!
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John Di Rico
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Please let me know how many you will be. I'm pretty sure Marie and Moira are both bringing someone else. That makes 8 with me, Anna, Claire, and Colin. Am I forgetting anyone? It'd be a tight squeeze in the trunk/boot...
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MoiraB
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Yes, I confirm I'll have a "plus one". Not long now!
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| You're right. | Oct 25, 2007 |
There will be me and a friend/colleague along to enjoy the ride. Any chance of getting dibs on the Mercedes 280 sl, the- MG B 1500, or the
- Alfa Romeo Spider 2000??? Thanks again. Let's hope we get all the rain over with this week!
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John Di Rico
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| Merco automatico | Oct 25, 2007 |
The mercedes is an automatic but handles really nicely. It's one of my favorites! I'll let Francis know about the cars...
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