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...]

Milan

Milan has been deliciously quiet for the last three days. All on account of the odd Italian 'ponte' or bridge, which occurs as a result of having a public holiday in the middle of the week.Indeed, it has been 'Sunday' since Wednesday here. Everyone, just about, has headed off for the sea or the … [Read more...]

Man of the Year

I saw Man of the Year on Monday evening, which is a film starring Mork, sorry Robin Williams. It's about a comedian who almost manages to get himself voted in as president of the USA, but it is not really a comedy. In fact, it is part thriller. I'm not going to tell you the plot and spoil it, … [Read more...]

Levanto by night

Levanto certainly looks charming from a distance, although we only passed through it, so I don't know if it lives up to its promise.  This is not a fresh from the camera shot.  I have had to tweak it a little bit to get some more details to show up.  Anyway,  here is a Levanto by night: … [Read more...]