Italy’s Irresistible Attraction

Melbourne, Austrialia - where it is possible to learn Italian!

A very nice chap from Down Under wrote and complimented me on my blog.  He also told me that his wife and himself owned a flat in deepest, darkest, and beautiful Umbria.This couple both made the twenty hour flight from Australia to Italy several times a year. Wow, I thought - people come all … [Read more...]

The 442 Star

Ale - 442

Without this man and his pub, my life would be too hum drum:This is the Landlord of the 442 - decent bloke and gentleman - Alessandro.Thanks sir. … [Read more...]

Sausage evening shots

Photo

It was busy:A photo of Chris, a regular, at the 442, with a friend called Valentina:Yours truly with Chris, although I have to admit that he looks happier to be in Valentina's company. Can't imagine why:The lovely Martina, just one of the charming young ladies who work at the 442. My son … [Read more...]

Sayings and phrases

Being infinitely curious, as I am, I find this site eternally interesting: Sayings and Phrases. You might too. … [Read more...]

Rom or Romanian?

As I wrote a few days back, Italy has taken measures to extradite European Union citizens who have been involved in criminal activities here. The Italian law enforcement spotlight has been shining heavily on those from Romania, and the police have been rounding up Romanians by the dozen in … [Read more...]