Spring in February, why not?
The Italians say since a few years, every year more convinced than previously: 'non abbiamo più le mezze stagioni' (we do no longer have the middle seasons. They mean Spring and Autumn). I am afraid they will soon leave out the word 'mezze' because all seasons seem to...
Splitting wood
Nothing more satisfying than splitting wood. The sounds, the smells, the lovely impression one gets of being strong (despite knowing physical power has nothing to do with successfully splitting wood). Maybe it is especially the last bit, this feeling of power, that...
Guided tour of the Assisi Basilica
Saturday the 'Guide in Umbria' had organised a guided tour of the Saint Francis Basilica in Assisi. The 'Guide in Umbria' are organising every third Saturday of the month a guided tour somewhere in Umbria. I am a huge fan of this group of guides. The Basilica of...
Restaurant in the centre of Citta di Castello
I should have added 'romantic' to this! I have not often eaten in an Italian restaurant that was almost entirely lit by candles. The effect was absolutely lovely. I am talking about Vineria del Vasaio in Citta di Castello. The food was good and the menu had different...
Yes … still more snow in Umbria
Took a short but nice walk this afternoon, mesmerized by the whiteness of it all. One does understand snow blindness! Looking at where one puts ones feet, the white and more white has a faint hypnotic effect. Last night and this morning we had another bit of snow,...
Uomini e motori
Uomini e motori means ... men and motors. A classical combination! I am still snowed in (sort off ... but I do not have the courage to drive down over an icy road) and a few days ago I was walking down the road to my car in the village below. I heard a deep roaring...
More pictures of more snow in Umbria
Yesterday I went for a walk exactly when it re-started to snow. Now luckily, walking in the snow is lovely (where walking in the rain can be less so). However, one of the dogs did not like it. I looked everywhere for her and then gave up, hoping I would find...
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