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
Comments posted
Its an onion in a net bag?, Joy you are a genius!, you can be on my pub quiz team anytime....now thats an idea.
Its part of an eyeball?, or a caca fruit?.
We have one of Jo and Simons kittens, the darling Mia, now lap cat, spolit cat and as ever a joy to us she has enriched our lives. It is the definition feral, semi feral that, interests me. Jo and Simons cats always had human contact, and were fed, as was our other adopted Italian cat, and they have both made excellent house pets, and I would not like this thread to discourage people from taking on these rewarding cats. Probably more effort and patience is required a first, and more trips to the vet, but that goes with the responsibility of animal ownership. Neutering is the answer to the problem of increasing numbers of sick and diseased animals, and I hope that the comunes, begin to take this seriously, on a different note the cats are now asleep on the beds, the kitten is out playing, I will just have to harden my heart against the newly arriving chickens as I have visions of them in the kitchen pecking the scraps up from around my feet, will save on the sweeping up!. A
Thanks beery, its just concrete , no covering to it (very attractive), cracks have widened because we are in an earthquake zone, and had some shakes a few weeks back. No tree roots, and the drainage is good, does that help?. you are a useful chap to have around!
So what is it if an Italian is early for an appointment I wonder? Sorry back on topicish, beery what would you say would be a simple/cheap and attractive way of covering a concrete terrace that has cracks, thanks A
welcome beery, I dont drive here, and now only scream in a subdued way, but according to R you get used to it, he was out in the big city today, and was happy to return to more rural roads, and peaceful driving. The most scary place for me was in America, on those huge roads, back down out burrow suits me.
Has anyone said welcome yet beeryspice ?, I think that your post is a breath of fresh air on this thread, and very true. Please tell us more about yourself, and your interest in Italy. A
I remember this now , it was fun and we ALL played nicely together, cannot think who I was now, but sure someone is going to remind me....... A
I have come rather late to this thread, but just a note for Dylano, as I dont think they are far from us in Marche, as you are driving down from S Vittoria into Servigliano, on the last stretch on the left there is a field that is planted with kiwis, only just above the valley floor, worth a look if you are passing. A
Oh dear, what was posted in a spirit of lightheartedness in response to Caroles quip seems to have been totally misunderstood. It was not my intention to defame anyone and in future I will keep my attempts at levity to myself. Humour if you dont know the participants obviously does not travel well! Ax