On a blogging marathon at the moment, or so it would seem. There is something about putting one's thought down on paper(!?) that I find quite relaxing. Beats watching the telly anyday in … [Read more...]
A bright idea
I teach English for a living and it's something I enjoy greatly, even if it is not the most lucrative job in the world. One of the things I find most difficult to teach is writing. This is … [Read more...]
Italian Mashed Potato, Peas and Spinach
What is he on about? I mean Italian mashed potato has to be the same as the English variety, hasn't it? Well, actually no, it's not the same. And nor is the way Italians cook vegetables for … [Read more...]
The government
The way in which the government here is formed is a little confusing. I think I have worked it out, and anyway it's in keeping with the Italian propensity for complexity. There are lots of … [Read more...]
Car Insurance in Italy
Wow! It's expensive to insure a car here in Italy. I pay over 1,400 Euros for what in the UK would be 3rd party fire and theft. I can't even think about fully comp cover here - it is … [Read more...]