If you didn't know already, most Italians live in appartment blocks, well, most of those who live in cities and towns do. Now, you do see some of the most incredible facades at times which are real works of art, but what interests me more is what is behind these facades, something which most … [Read more...]
Guinness is good for you
April 13, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Guinness may well be OK for you, as claimed in one of their old ads. Why do I say this? Well, last weekend I went to a Guinness party down in Genova. I was invited by a friend of mine, who happens to have his own printing business and happened to have produced all the promotional posters for this … [Read more...]
Italian temperatures, again.
April 11, 2005 By Leave a Comment
A while ago, I wrote an entry about the Italian preoccupation with thermometers and taking temperatures. You may have thought that this was just a rather cynical observation by a disgruntled foreigner. Well, I have news for you if this is what you may have thought. The other day, while waiting for a … [Read more...]
When left is right
April 6, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Well, the sort of left wing parties here managed to win eleven out of thirteen regions in the recent local elections. The representatives of the left wing groups seemed to take this as an indication that the voting masses are not overly happy with the current curator of the living museum. However, … [Read more...]
Bergamo – a great place for a weekend break
April 6, 2005 By Leave a Comment
When I first came here I spent a few weeks living in Bergamo, while working in Milan. I was lucky enough to live in the old part of the town, which sits rather majestically on a hill and overlooks the huge plain on which Milan is situated.Old Bergamo is a beautiful and atmospheric place. There are … [Read more...]
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