Perfect weather for a trip out today,after yesterdays storms, so we went to Caldarola to see the Caravaggios and others at Le Stanze del Cardinale in the main square ( ends 12th Nov) and then on up to Castello Pallotta an ancient fortified castle
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This is probably a question for Gala. My friend has started her road trip of Italy, to finally arrive in Marche in 8weeks time, and will be using internet cafes to keep in touch . She arrives in Lucca tomorrow, will she find one there?.
Sat, 09/12/2009 - 04:41
We have friends who are house hunting here and have come across an interesting site of a company called Country Sunsets who are based in Termoli, has anyone come across them or had any experience of dealing with them?.thanksA
Mon, 09/07/2009 - 04:20
Writing again in praise of the healthcare I have received in Marche.
Tue, 08/25/2009 - 03:15
Yet another incentive from those great people at Osteria del Lago at San Ruffino.They have opened a small English library, novels non fiction and some reference books.The idea is that the novels can be swapped or that you can add to their numbers
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 08:49
I feel this might be a question that comes under Caroles expertise, but just assuming I am a pensioner soon, what would be the advantages , disadavantages of having it paid here or in the UK?. I am being given the option, interesting that the post
Mon, 08/03/2009 - 15:13
I am having a problem getting the right perscription for glasses here in Marche and wonder if anyone has any experience or advice to give.The route as usual is via the GP and then on to see the specialist at the hospital and then the optician to m
Thu, 07/30/2009 - 06:25
The weather seems set fine for our fundraising BBQ on the 15th of July, this is our fourth attempt and thanks to all who have born with us and the weather!.The event is hosted by our friends Sarah and Mark at their home Villa Conti, between Amando
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 09:05
One of the main topics at the G8 summit held in L'Aquila this week will be the environment and climate change and a drive to reduce carbon emissions. Mr B might be well advised to look closer to home on this subject.
Thu, 07/09/2009 - 04:03
The weather forecast for Sunday the 21st the day of our much planned BBQ, is looking iffy, we will be reviewing the forecast tomorrow at 6pm and will then make a decision as to whether we cancel it until the following Sunday the 28th June.So finge
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 09:34
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may I suggest you do a search on this site. Much has been written in the past regarding health care . Try some key words, health,care, pensions brings up previous posts. Also check out previous thread on perscription charges. Happy hunting!
Umm, not a Lynx, and with a short tail not a wild cat, I go for the above post lunch short sightedness!.
I believe that if your land is fenced and posted with no hunting signs (via the comune) then the hunters do not have a right to cross it. And there are also laws which prohibit the discharge of a gun in the vicinity of your home, however these are often ignored. But in the 5 yrs we have lived in rural Marche, we have seen a decrease in the hunters that come onto our land, perhaps it is a dying "art" around here at least, one can only hope so.
Finally had ours swept by our guy in Mogliano, does a good job but is hard to pin down for an appointment, is it cool enough for the stufa to be lit yet I wonder?
Hornets are to be avoided at all cost. Their sting can produce an allergic reaction which requires immediate hospital treatment. The message around here in Marche is if stung go straight to the nearest A&E. They especially like ripe fruit so are found around the grape vines, and at this time of year around fig trees as well. Would doubt that was the creature that stung/bit your wife Fred, but you are forwarned for next time you go grape picking!
Robert has just made an aubergine curry and dhal from ingredients bought in the alhal butchers/mini market in Corradonia, they also sell fresh coriander, but I grow my own from seeds friends bring from the UK. The only disadvantage being that they will insist on talking to him about cricket all the time!
Andrew you should have gone to the superior fish and chip shop in Matlock, what was it called? by Woolworths. I used to work there washing up in college holidays for 2/6 an hr!. Sorry to digress, I use red wine vinegar for my chutneys, and they are very good especially the fig chutney.
Oh my poor chicks, sad to read this thread again. Gilda was taken by a fox, when she was free ranging, in broad daylight, just a few yards from us, so we built a large secure run with a roof. Then Ruby and Stella were found dead in the coop within 24hrs of each other, we have no idea what caused the sudden death, as they had been fine the previous day. So no more chicks for now, they appear to be very fragile creatures, and become such pets that it is devastating when they die. Perhaps in the Spring as they are so much fun, affectionate and like going for walks.Oh and the eggs are good too.
Agree with the good advice, our farmhouse was restored and livable, but what was intended to be a renovation of outbuildings to realise an apartment , turned into a nightmare of a total restoration. It gave us a much better build in the end and thanks to the efforts of geomatra and architect did not come in at much more cost. But I believe we were the exception to the rule.
We gaze out towards Montegiorgio sprostoni and whilst its a good view there is as yet no link for Fidoka, will be trying the other suggestions , thanks Keith, and Penny for your very detailed suggestions. Funnily enough seems to be working OK this afternoon.