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
Anne and John must be mind readers. I would love a porch to put down outdoor shoes and wellies, before you come into our tiny hallway (would like a large hallway) and then fall down the step into our kitchen, which is as Anne descibes, a room 14x14 with a wood burner, an armchair (for the cats) and is a place in winter where we cook, eat, read, do crosswords and entertain. It has internal shutters on its small window, and as it is slightly below the level of the terrace, it is cool in summer as well.I sometimes think that a large open plan space would be good, but the heating bill would be huge and anyway we spend as much time as we can all year round outside,on the land or on the terrace. (where we have just built a huge woodpile, against a hedge, so its only a short dash to get it when the weather is bad...which it will be again....sorry!)A
Doubt if we will be picking this year either S&J after the glut of last year, we pruned back hard on the advice of our neighbour and there are very few olives on the trees now, just hope our oil lasts another year.A
I do agree with Fox that you price according to what you have to offer and also have an idea of the client group you want to attract, especially important if you are living on site yourself. Our guests this year have been 50% "middle class" English, the rest German Dutch and Danish, all with a love of Italy and especially of Marche, all had researched before they arrived so there were no nasty surprises and they all said the holiday exceded their expectations.They wanted a rural and if you like more rustic holiday, for me some of the high end rental accomodation could be from the interior shots anywhere in the world that pandered to a wealthy client group which is fine, but perhaps for a taste of the more "real" Italy a lovingly restored property with a more rustic feel is more authentic?A
Pat has made a good point, its a good clear website apart from the fact you have no idea other than Marche as to where the properties are situated, which seems very common with estate agents here. My friend tells me its so that the less honest buyer doesnt identify the property and then do a private deal with the owner. But some indication of proximity to nearest town would be helpful.A
Thanks Ram!A
Not sure of your point re immigrants, arent we all if we are not Italian?. Perhaps you could explain.A
Can I have a gold star too!. And if you want to meet for lunch at Sebastianos we would be happy to join you!A
Morning SaverinoI am no expert on tax!, even trying to read the forms in English gives me a headache.Which is why we use a commercialista, perhaps you could consult one regarding what you see as unfair treatment.?A
I can see you dont like the Inland Revenue , but actually from another point of view,they are also there to help and advise, and it is never very helpul to argue from a weaker position. They are there to apply the rules of double taxation, which some of us here have to pay, better to make a "friend" than an enemy, as many of us now living in Italy have found.And why should we not pay tax for the services we receive?. Not sure why you should think that people of "humble origin" should be exempt?A
Hi Chris, welcome to the community and the ever growing Marche fan-club!A