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?.
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
Writing again in praise of the healthcare I have received in Marche.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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Lets hope so Sarah.Ax
He is looking lovely, well done.A
EEK Penny I have created the group, Health Care in Marche, its the least I could do after all your hard work!, hope we now dont have 2.A
Hi Penny, I think it merits a group, something like Marche health care, we have enough members here from Marche to make it viable I think.A
Penny , thanks for all the research and hard work you are putting into this. I wonder if we might be able to hold all the information/threads under one banner or even make it a sticky?A
I am so sorry John, but am sure he had a good but sadly sort life with you.Angiex
Hi Fiona, glad you have joined the community. I will be very interested, in what Margrit has to say, especially with regard to my own 19yr old cat Phoebe, will pm you.A
Well I enjoyed it!A
Think Carole has given the definative answer, but I never received an exemption certificate , or had to undertake any special examination by another doctor , my GP automatically issues me with the free drugs for certain conditions. I did bring out a printout from my GP in England and these were transfered to the Italian equivalent. medicine. ( which actually seems to suit me better) This has been the case for other friends here in Marche. Perhaps as is the case, different rules for different areas?.A
New fantastic prize!, 3 night stay at Casa Margherita, a village house with stunning views from the roof top terrace, set in a small village close to Fermo. More details to follow...A