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It has been almost five years since the last trip. Hard to believe.  Covid changed our lives and many others. Whle getting ready for this yhears RV trip came upon the web site of ITA Airways.  I was able to get a round-trip non-stop ticket for Rome. From MIA it cost $620.    I leave on October 1st and return on October 15th. Can’t wait.  Details to follow.    Check out ITA…

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The Places I Love In Italy: Ischia

There are so many amazing places in Italy to visit, it is difficult to find the best memories.  This lead photo was taken on the Island of Ischia. My wife Angela suggested we visit the island which is off the coast of Napoli. It turned out to be an amazing experience, Hot mineral springs filled a swimming pool. The green color of the water is from the high mineral content. Castello Aragonese…

More of Italy Food

  When it comes to food, Italy tops.   Here is a one minute video of some of my finds.   

Cycling the Domites to Venice

Here is a link to a bike trip from northern Bolzano to Venice. Great areas to see by bicycle    

I miss my trips to Italy and I miss Venice. We never had a bad moment  Venice.  Here is a 30 second video depicting some of our trips. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/669993415   Venezia always beautiful.  

What: the charming village in Sicily where you can get away from the crowds and see the sights. A short drive to Gangi where the dollar or one Euro homes were very popular Where: about a 45 minute drive from Cefalu on the seacoast. A scenic drive. When: best in spring and fall to avoid the heat.  Why: lots of sights and places to dine. Small enough to park your car and walk everywhere.   From…

Time to blog again,

It has been a while, Angela and I hibernated for over a year. Our every other year to Italy trips were now memories.That time is over. Now we will be planning our next viaggio. During the Covid day we purchased a Winnebago and took a 6,900 mile trip across much of the US. We are embarking on a second trip of two to three months and it will give me time to write and plan our next…

CATANIA, SICILY FRESH SEAFOOD FOR EVERYONE

I recently watched an other episode of Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown. It took place in one of my favorite cities in Sicily, Catania. Take a brief look at the you tube video that shows what he sees in Catania     Angela and I came upon this frenetic splendor in 2008,. We had a small BnB around the corner and walked to the market after breakfast. Crowded and lively, it is an amazing…

GOTCHA, again, and again, Italy’s New Way To Collect Traffic Violations

There is nothing like coming home from an Italy trip and receiving a letter, or email saying you screwed up and it is time to pay. In recent years I have not run afoul of the law recently, but last year they got me good. Our trip to Italy took us to Padua and Vicenza both beautiful cities. The FAMOUS ZONA LIMITATO or limited traffic zone is found in many major cities in Italy which have…

Mi Manca La Sicilia I miss Sicily

We understand that this year Italy and our favorite Sicily is out of the question. 2022 will be in our minds while we travel in a Camper Van where we can in the US. Waiting for time to pass

The ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Sicily

It started in 2001 when we made our third trip to Italy and Sicily. The goal in visiting Sicily was to discover relatives of Angela’s family.

The park in…

THE FOOD OF ITALY IN NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT

I had lived in Connecticut for fifty years before moving to Florida in 2013. During that period of time I loved the   festivals , food and neighborhoods that denoted Italy and Italians. 

Wooster Street is home to a large number of Italian restaurants in New Haven.  My wife Angela and I returned this summer and took a day to explore the wonders of New Haven  and it’s culinary attractions.

Books…

I have been trying to learn Italian for several years. Pimsleur, Italianpod101, CD’s, and Duolingo. They all have helped me improve. Duolingo is one of the best products I have used. The free version is an excellent introduction to learning any language. Premium is a better way to speed up learning, no adds, nor stops after making several mistakes.

This has worked well and I have used Duolingo…

Ischia an Island Off The Coast of Naples

I came across and article on Ischia today that appeared in Forbes Magazine a while back. 

I remember it for its beauty and ease of transportation via the city busses.  The food was excellent and thermal baths abound in this little volcanic island. Take the ferry from Napoli and enjoy your stay. 

It is just s short ferry ride from Naples to Ischia. On the way uou pass the equally enchanting…

A year in Italy or more????

As we have been in quarantine and survived, we are dreaming of staying for a year, or more in Italy.

This is not he easiest of things. Especially right now as restrictions on travel for Americans exist. I do not blame Italy, the US has had its own problems and has excluded visitors from a number of countries. The hard part is getting permission to stay in Italy for more than 90 days.…