You will find this rather sad looking marble lion sitting outside Genova's cathedral. … [Read more...]
I’ve always admired this villa
July 10, 2007 By 1 Comment
This villa, which I have long admired, is situated alongside Corso Italia in Genova.This is the gatehouse:I've finally got round to photographing it.I know nothing about the place, but the gatehouse was not in a wonderful condition a couple of years ago. It may be a house, but … [Read more...]
The Italian Judiciary – a bunch of commies?
July 9, 2007 By Leave a Comment
First, let me just say that this is my personal impression, and, as such, it may not be all that accurate.In Italy, for some reason not entirely clear to me, there seems to be a very odd relationship between the lawmakers and the law enforcers, by which I mean the judiciary. The reason for the … [Read more...]
Back from Genoa
July 8, 2007 By Leave a Comment
We spent the weekend down in Genova. This meant other half could see her mum and dad, and soak up a few of the sun's rays with a friend of hers. Sunbathing has never really interested me. Firstly, it burns my fairish skin, and secondly I find it downright boring. So, while other half was roasting … [Read more...]
Frank Zappa.
July 6, 2007 By 4 Comments
One of the people, Howard Wright, who posted a comment on my entry about traffic fines in Italy, and the infamous, now, invisible Pisa restricted traffic zone, is a guitarist and has a nice site with lots of guitary info. One this site he mentions his favourite guitarists, and among them is the … [Read more...]
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