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Hi there - doing some research. Anyone know if there is a river Indaco near Ortezzano???Thanks in advance
I may have asked this in the past, but don't know how to search old posts. Anyway,we're spending our first family Christmas in Italy this year. Any favourite recipes gratefully received.
I've just booked flights for 23rd December for whole family including seni-reluctant grown-up children. Two scenarios present themselves to me.
Can be found here:http://www.guardian.co.uk/italian-style?INTCMP=BACSPRMPU3918Anotnio Berardi - who he??
What's with Belgium?? Flying back yesterday (1st July) we could see fireworks going off all over the country.
Got this off facebook: https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.economist.com%2Fnode%2F18805327&h=37c7f 'Nuff s
Went to see this movie last night in Oxford. Probably one of the slowest films with the least happening that I have ever seen - but actually it was perfect! Shot in Calabria - in part in Serra San Bruno - everyone will recognise a little vignett
I have just receved a document from Ray Ellis which those with an interest in recent-ish history might like to share. I don't know if I can attach it so have copied it in its entirety below - apologies therefore for length of post. Ray Ellis was
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...but what is the George Cloooney film?And benvenuto dalle Marche
I had this rare breed of chickens for years. They were very attractive and their baby chicks looked like little furry blackberries. Bet they're hard to find in Italy - shall I bring over some fertilized eggs?(No, I've no idea how I'd do that either....)
Or should that be egzz?? See - I just can't help myself.....
A chicken coup Angie - how very Orwellian! And about time too I say - the foxes have had it their way for far too long.
Match report Andrew???
Butterfly minds must stick together! Good luck with the search, Claire. You'll find masses of advice on here - both positive and negative. Pick the bits you like!
I agree that there are good and bad geometras - just as with everything. Ours couldn't have been further from the type described by edcro - regularly sending photos by email (and this was in the days of steam internet connections!) and having a strong relatiohsip with all the tradesmen so he could call them out at a moment's notice.We were only coming over for flying visits every month - and couldn't possibly have coped without a project manager of some sort. As said before, geometras have all the local knowledgfe and contacts and good ones make all the difference to the project.One thing I learnt fast - be direct! If you say, in typical Brit fashion "I would like.....", Italians tend to hear "If you can be bothered, you could do this...". If you really want something done in a certain way, always say "I want...". Sounds rude to British ears, but Italians complain we Brits never say what we mean because we are not direct enough.Of course, I'm not advocating intentional rudeness. And I do suggest you make attempts on the language asap. A little goes a long way - especially since your best allies could be your immediate neighbours - and you need to strike up a relationship with them.
Is this the area where the Sabine women were from?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rape_of_the_Sabine_Women
You have my sympathies, Pilchard and Sprat. At least there seems to be local uproar - so people aren't taking it lying down. Are you in touch with all your local "Greens"?
For over the top lushness and gorgeous photos you could try and get hold of thishttp://www.amazon.com/Tuscany-Interiors-Paolo-Rinaldi/dp/3822823880I just realised that's the American Amazon, but since it also includes lots of other suggested books I'll leave it as is.I drooled over all the unaffordable stuff in this book whilst renovating. One can always dream........