If you go down to the centre of Milan over the next few days, you will probably notice that there are a couple of Christmas markets - one along Via Orefici and another down near Piazza San Babila. I had a quick look at the stalls, and there are some nice bits and bobs on offer.So, if you have … [Read more...]
Prodi’s pretty picture
December 29, 2007 By Leave a Comment
In what could possibly be considered as one Italian equivalent to the UK Queen's Christmas Day speech, Romano Prodi, Italy's current hanging on by a thread prime minister, appeared to demonstrate that he is possibly a wee bit out of touch with life here in the Living Museum. He painted a rosy … [Read more...]
Escape from Christmas
December 29, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Well, the plan was to spend Christmas with the Italian in-laws down in Genoa, and we did indeed manage to endure right up until the end of the Christmas day lunch. Then we high-tailed it back to Milan.A combination of dogs not getting on with one another, lively little son causing the … [Read more...]
An Interesting Italian Word: Furbo
December 23, 2007 By 40 Comments
I suspect that Gege’ Bau, who commented on one of my posts recently, may know something about the meaning of the Italian word 'furbo'.In case you did not know, it means crafty, clever, smart, sharp, astute and sly. Not all at the same time, mind you. You need to know the … [Read more...]
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