The city of Lucca has always been my favourite. Not only because it is only 25 minutes away from our home and I go there at least two or three times a week, but also because you do not feel like a "tourist" there.
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In this icy cold weather, hot drinks and comfort foods are a must. Preparing and consuming them are good ways to spend time when we cannot venture outdoors.
Wed, 02/08/2012 - 06:10
The cold weather is affecting most of Italy and creating difficulties concerning energy supplies. Russia, the most important supplier, has been reducing the provision of gas up to 30% due to increasing demand in their area.
Tue, 02/07/2012 - 02:22
The San Francisco Chronicle publishes today this most interesting article:http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/
Sun, 02/05/2012 - 12:45
Whenever we are in Italy, we love to visit antique and vintage markets and fairs, looking for that special piece that we would love to have. Sometimes, we find it...
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 02:47
One of my favourite activities in Italy is to visit those markets that sell antique and vintage items.
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 06:38
Some members may have noticed that I have been fairly quiet for the past month and a half. The reason for this was that we have been visiting our daughters who live in San Francisco (CA).
Fri, 01/20/2012 - 02:59
The new Italian government has been announced and it is obvious that we will have a fight between technocrats and politicians.
Wed, 11/16/2011 - 14:24
A lot has been written about the dangers of overheating Teflon coated cookware. Toxic fumes can be extremely dangerous for our health. Personally, I have never liked that type of cookware and I do not buy it anymore.
Sat, 10/29/2011 - 06:24
In another thread, we were discussing Tuscan herbs and "funghi porcini". Tuscany is a paradise for herb lovers and many varieties, such as rosemary, sage and "nipitella" grow wild.
Thu, 10/27/2011 - 11:23
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I agree with the advice been given. If your Italian is very limited you need someone to help you but the charge of 100 euros per utility seems excessive.
Very wise advice from Damiano. Look at every possible alternative as you may be able to find something with basic renovations already carried out for practically the same price. Here is a thread from the old forum which may be helpful:http://www.italymag.co.uk/forums/building-renovation/12313-rebuilding-ru...
And for those wishing to practice their Italian through singing, here are the lyrics:QUOTEMamma, son tanto feliceperché ritorno da te.La mia canzone ti dicech'è il più bel sogno per me!Mamma son tanto felice...Viver lontano perché?Mamma, solo per te la mia canzone vola,mamma, sarai con me, tu non sarai più sola!Quanto ti voglio bene!Queste parole d'amore che ti sospira il mio cuoreforse non s'usano più,mamma!,ma la canzone mia più bella sei tu!Sei tu la vitae per la vita non ti lascio mai più!Sento la mano tua stanca:[ Andrea Bocelli Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ] cerca i miei riccioli d'or.Sento, e la voce ti manca,la ninna nanna d'allor.Oggi la testa tua biancaio voglio stringere al cuor.Mamma, solo per te la mia canzone vola,mamma, sarai con me, tu non sarai più sola!Quanto ti voglio bene!Queste parole d'amore che ti sospira il mio cuoreforse non s'usano più,mamma!,ma la canzone mia più bella sei tu!Sei tu la vitae per la vita non ti lascio mai più!Mamma... mai più!UNQUOTE
Last Sunday, one of the most prestigious Spanish newspapers, the ABC, publishes a most interesting interview with Antonio Di Pietro, founder of "Mani Pulite" a team to investigate political corruption and of the political party "Italia dei Valori" (Italy of Values). The headline says:"This "Berlusconian" Italy is projecting a very negative image overseas".I am not going to translate the whole article, but he talks about laws which always favour the same people, the starlets surrounding him all this against the drama of many families who cannot manage to get to the end of the month. He says that the real situation is not properly portrayed by the media in Italy because " the government wishes to make believe everyone that things are just fine".He further warns about tje possibility of the mafia getting a share of the money which should go to the reconstruction of Abruzzo.Not a very nice picture. We can joke about Letizia and her "nonno" but it is a very delicate situation for a country that neither needs nor deserves this kind of circus. It should be added that this particular Spanish newspaper leans towards the conservative parties and opinions. I was surprised to see this kind of article published by them.
Alghero is an expensive place, particularly in August. I can imagine the scene, Lynda, at the posh restaurant.... a classic. The place still has a Spanish influence from the times it was part of the Crown of Aragon. In fact, the Catalan language is still spoken in the area. It is a wonderful town.
At least she does not call him "nonno". How generous of her! She deserves another pendant..... A more expensive one, this time.
Hello and glad to hear from you in the new place. We are all learning how to use the facilities and it is going to take a while for all of us.
In my case, the number of new messages received only appears when I go into the Private Messages section. So I have to remember to check it just in case.
I receive the full text of any PM addressed to me. Anyway, I would like to get some sort of warning when a new PM comes in as I have to check my box regularly to see any incoming mail.
Hi Lynda and a warm welcome. Do you still sail? Have you kept your sailing yacht? Wonderful place the one you chose to settle.