Italy in the Fall
When the first pine nut falls from the Roman umbrella pine tree, I know that fall is on its way in Italy. Fall, when the […]
Rome in August
“Pronto Margherita ? “ “Si.” “Ciao, sono Claudio. Tu ad agosto non parti, vero ?” “No Claudio, non parto. Tu sai che per volonta’ mia […]
It’s the Journey not the Arrival that Matters, Italo !
An announcement is made, while we’re en route, that the train will be delayed by 30 minutes to an hour. Alas, it hasn’t happened yet […]
Private Biking Trips in Tuscany
The situation : you and family or friends wish a private bicycling trip in Tuscany, cycling exactly the distance and difficultly that suits you. Sustainable […]
La Passione ! (A Roman Terrace Garden)
Take one reasonably nice but uninspired Roman terrace, with ten years of accumulated, cluttered pots and four untended olive trees. Add plants – principally geraniums […]
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Today is the shortest day of the year, and from tomorrow we will have more light. And as we dream of longer days — remembering […]