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Water, A Tale from a Tuscan Mountain

March 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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The latest Tuscan tale by Simon Law: To the north, above, and on which a small Tuscan village nestles, stands a mountain: through the millennia this peak has protected the buildings and inhabitants of Santa Giuditta from both violence and adverse weather. The peak has always also been the … [Read more...]

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Hiking and Wine Tasting in Chianti

March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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As you know, if you read my Arriving in Florence article, I am studying in Florence. Last weekend, I took a marvelous day trip to, and through, the Chianti area of Tuscany. I booked my trip through the handy Florence for Fun student travel agency website. Florence For Fun Despite its name, The … [Read more...]

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The Fire, A Tale from a Tuscan Mountain

March 22, 2012 by 3 Comments
Pieve Romantica Tuscany

The latest Tuscan tale from Simon Law: Bruno smiled over the tiny cup of his post luncheon-coffee.  He was standing on the balcony outside the social club bar watching the antics in the small piazza of the Tuscan mountain village.  He smiled once more: he had observed or taken part in this … [Read more...]

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Book, A Tale from a Tuscan Mountain

March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Church Lays Claim to Italy's Heritage

A Tuscan tale by Simon Law: There were not many, but if there could be a group, from the small Tuscan Mountain village of Santa Giuditta that might be described as the ‘great and good’ it was those who gathered at the manse, early one spring evening, at the invitation of the priest.  … [Read more...]

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Funeral, A Tale from a Tuscan Mountain

March 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Is Lucignano in Tuscany, San Giuditta?

Another Tuscan Tale for you from Simon Law: In San Giuditta in Tuscany, the usual span allotted to men and women has been extended from the usual three score years and ten - by another ten - and more. Anna was not old, being fortunate enough to have been born into, and be living in a village … [Read more...]

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Tales from a Tuscan Mountain – Giancarlo’s Green Horse – Chapter 3

March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Welcome to Chapter Three of this series of short stories about life in Tuscany - Giancarlo's Green Horse.  Chapters One and Two, in case you missed them, and which you should read before starting chapter three, are here: Giancarlo's Green Horse - Chapter 1 and Giancarlo's Green Horse - Chapter … [Read more...]

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Tales from a Tuscan Mountain – Giancarlo’s Green Horse – Chapter 2

March 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tuscany is Brimming with Charming Tales

Welcome to Chapter Two of this series of short stories about life in Tuscany - Giancarlo's Green Horse.  Chapter One, in case you missed it, and which you should read before starting this chapter, is here: Giancarlo's Green Horse - Chapter 1. From Chapter one: An alternative solution would … [Read more...]

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Tales from a Tuscan Mountain – Giancarlo’s Green Horse – Chapter 1

March 1, 2012 by 4 Comments
There's a Italian City Here. Honest!

Welcome to Chapter one of Italy Chronicles' new Tales from a Tuscan Mountain series of short stories.  Each one has been lovingly written by a man who is in love with Italy. Mad as it might seem, there was a logic to it - of sorts . . . Fortunately it had not been a bad winter.  The summer … [Read more...]

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Italy Chronicles – Tuscan Mountain Tales

February 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tuscan Mountain Tales - Coming Soon to Italy Chronicles

It's Valentine's day today.  Love is in the air which makes this the perfect moment to reveal a new series of short stories by someone who is head over heels in love - with Tuscany and Italy. Coming soon to ItalyChronicles.com is a series of short stories by a gentleman called Simon Law who is … [Read more...]

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Learning Italian in Tuscany

September 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Poppi in Tuscany

When a parcel of homework arrives a few weeks before setting off to Italy for a Learn Italian in Tuscany course, one can only suspect that the planned week-long experience will be anything but a passeggiata in the park. There is much to learn: conjugations of verbs, suffixes, specific … [Read more...]

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