Contrary to popular opinion, I have to say that Italian drivers don't seem at all bad, at least up here in Northern Italy. Yes, there are some mad ones, but then you get mad drivers in most … [Read more...]
There are no rabbits in Italy, but there are panteganas
As I understand it, the Romans introduced rabbits to the UK many moons ago. Well, it would seem that all these Roman rabbits decided to invite all their rabbit friends and relations over … [Read more...]
Attempting to learn a language 1
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...]
Back to work, back to reality
Christmas break is well and truly over now. Although, I am happy to note that I have got back into work mode rather more easily than I was expecting. Weather here is its traditional, for … [Read more...]
Befana
It is 'Befana' day today here in Italy. Befana, or so legend has it, was an old witch who gave lumps of coal to bad children and toys and sweets to good ones. More importantly, it … [Read more...]