The last few weeks have been a disaster as following a brief trip to the UK I returned with a cold that robbed me of my senses of taste and smell. I don’t particularly blame the UK nor my fellow airline passengers but I feel much safer here. It was only last...
I’ve always found it difficult to fully understand when to use “ciao”, “buon giorno” or “salve”. As I left the bakers yesterday I said “arrivederci” and the 3 assistants responded “ciao”, “buon...
Having paid €800+ for just 3rd party insurance for my 8 year old CRV versus around £300 for fully comprehensive cover in the UK, I thought I would share some observations: 1. Most Italians think the Fiat they are driving is a Ferrari 2. Any space exceeding 1 car...
It’s been a memorable if ridiculously busy summer made special by having the whole family here last month; the 5 kids, partners, 6 grandchildren and even the ex-wife. A lot of wine tasted and drunk with lots of laughter. The weather has been great with the pool...
Around Easter it seems to be one set menu after another which is a good opportunity to support local restaurants that are not necessarily regular haunts. Recently for example we booked at “i due Regni” a local pizzeria that was offering a set lunch and...
