Some Freedom at Last As restrictions are loosening–still with some limitations–the best way to enjoy the beautiful days of spring was to go for a bike ride. Alpe-Adria Cycle Path The Alpe Adria Cycle Path is a beautiful bike trail that starts in Austria, Salzburg to be precise, then onto the Austrian-Italian border and on […]
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Running and walking Walking and running are now permitted if we stay within 500 meters from our homes. That’s not much at all, but it is way better than nothing. Also wearing a mask is a priority—and I’m ok with that. Well, not running really with the mask, but again it is an allowance much […]
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“Are they rocks or are they clouds?” Are they true or is it a dream? “ Dino Buzzati, an Italian writer and novelist. From “What are the Dolomites?” The Dolomites, also called pale mountains, are a group of mountain groups of the Eastern Alps. Located between Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli; among the provinces of […]
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PALAZZO VALVASON MORPURGO Have you ever wondered what the story behind a beautiful facade of an important residence? We tend to believe that the lifes of the People residing were cared and protected by those thick walls, who conducted a privileged life in wealth and entitlement. Many buildings and palazzi have lots of stories to […]
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Let’s be clear; Gelato and Ice Cream are not the same thing. Gelato is creamy, cold, velvety, and comes in a multitude of flavors. But what is that makes the difference? Gelato contains more milk than cream, hence it freezes at a lower temperature and tasts cooler, lighter, and more refreshing. It contains less air […]
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I like taking pictures of the facades of various buildings I see in Italy. There are so many buildings that offer very good examples of facades in various styles. In architecture, the facade of a building is the most important aspect of an architectural edifice, as it sets the tone for the rest of the […]
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While walking around I came across cheap words of wisdom that someone thought are worth sharing with everyone that may have a need for. This one goes the old wise that love is best if discovered a bit at a time. “Don’t burn your stages [of love], light up your hearts [instead], discover one another […]
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Italians really feel the holiday season beginning with December 8th, the Day of Immaculate Conception. On this day many Italian families decorate their home and trees, bake cookies, and the holiday shopping begins. From this day on, up to December 26th, the holiday atmosphere gets bigger and bigger: in many Italian streets decorations and huge Christmas […]
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While jogging in the morning I can’t but stop and take pictures of the lovely trees in the park. All these pictures are taken with the iPhone. Different days and slightly different hours. But with different light conditions. Today, after last night big storm, the air was crystal clear and fresh. Ideal for both running […]
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The earliest documented evidence of a Jewish presence in Udine dates back to 1299. The Jewish community was probably formed by a small group of Ashkenazi (from central Europe: France and Germany). After the Venetian conquest of 1420, the Jews continued to reside in Udine, although they were dependent to some limitations and lived outside […]
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I could walk the same street all the time, but things can look very different according to what camera I am using to take photos. The Statue of Peace, located on the North side of Piazza Liberta, by the sculptor Giovan Battista Comolli, designed by Valentino Presani. This statue was actually being built by Napoleon, […]
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Sometimes in winter we have a lot of fog. Although this area is not the worst of Italy. That would be a triangle that goes from Milan to Ferrara to Padova. There the fog is really thick, a wall practically. To drive on bad days is really a challenge, something that scares me a lot. Cars […]
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