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Someone posted on the old forum about the thousand-year old trails used for the movement of sheep herds from Abruzzo to Puglia. I think they have a special name, but can't remember it. Anyway, a very go-ahead Abruzzese now offers the chance to wa
Has anyone seen this movie? If so, can they explain the point of it? Saw it tonight and glad I'd bought the cheap seats! Has it been shown in Italy? If so, what's the Italian verdict?
Saw this at my local fleapit this evening. Specially recommended to those of us not in Italy - it conjures up the Italian way of talking about and preparing food - I could almost taste the sparkling wine they were drinking. This is a good preci
So you can now inherit your job in a bankhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/nov/20/italy-bank-hereditary-jobsI think mostof us know about t
I'm doing a bit of research on Italians who helped escaping PoWs and have come across a photo with the following written on the back:Montefalcone li 25-6-1944 (A Piceno)Mio dovere come patriota, lasciarvi a tutti il ricordoFamiglia xxxx, xxxx xxxx
I've posted about this newsletter before, in the old forum, but thought I would remind those with an interest in S Marche of its continued existence. It has now been going for a year, and a celebratory gathering is suggested in the latest edition
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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........