There is something that Italy and the UK have in common. Queues in post offices. They are diabolical in both countries, but possibly worse in Italy. I remember popping out of work during the afternoon in the UK to go to the post office - either I did this or I spent up to an hour hanging around in a … [Read more...]
A certain group of people
August 23, 2005 By Leave a Comment
This certain group of people is apparently protected under Italian law. They used to be famous for moving around in caravans. The women from this group are required to sit outside hospitals, supermarkets, or on street corners and beg for a living, while their male counterparts spend the day … [Read more...]
Tough day for a two year old
August 23, 2005 By
After a traumatic day which kicked off with a surgeon lasering his tonsils and part of his adenoids away, Marty, our little son, seems to be recovering well, I'm very relieved to be able to report.It was easy to see that he was upset and he became even more mother dependent than usual - which … [Read more...]
Worrying thoughts
August 22, 2005 By Leave a Comment
As I mentioned in a recent entry, my son is due to be operated on. In fact he will enter the operating theatre early tomorrow morning. I know the operation is minor and all that, but I still find the whole event worrying. Oh, my son is probably the one who is suffering the least, for things like … [Read more...]
Another Italian reader
August 22, 2005 By Leave a Comment
I'm lucky enough to boast three genuine Italian readers now! And each of these Italian readers produce thoughtful, interesting and quite different blogs, which you will discover if you know or are brave enough to have a go at learning another language.Alsoit's 'Un giorno credi' … [Read more...]
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