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Monthly Archives: December 2010
A very Italian Christmas
Buon Natale everyone! Although, by now the big event is over. Actually Christmas day in this part of the world does not seem to be as big a deal as it is in Australia. “The main event” is on the … Continue reading
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Frosty the Snowman
Just a quickie this time folks! I have to show you the lovely snowman that the boys built yesterday: Actually the snow is melting now and all around there is “sludge” on the roads and on the ground. I enjoyed … Continue reading
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Tagged Aussies, Australia, bagnone, christmas, expat, groppo, italian, Italy, language, Lunigiana, photograph, photography, snow, travel, Tuscany, weather
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Parma and snow….with balls!
Snow at last? No, snow with balls! Yesterday we had REAL snow and I have lots of pics to show you all. First, however, let me tell you about our little excursion to Parma this week. There are many interesting … Continue reading
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Tagged Aussies, bagnone, chocolate, christmas, cooking, expat, food, groppo, italian, Italy, language, Lunigiana, massa carrara, parma, photograph, photography, pontremoli, snow, travel, Tuscany, weather
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Malgrate etc.
One of the best things about Bagnone, besides the gorgeous foliage and breathtaking mountainous panorama, is how friendly the locals are. I know I wrote about this in the “friendly natives” post, but bear with me. Before we left for … Continue reading
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Pisa, Siena and Firenze
Better go and make yourself a cup of tea (or whatever beverage takes your fancy), because this is the longest post yet. Lots of pics too, but then you’d expect that from us by now! We took advantage of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Arno river, Aussies, Australia, bagnone, cooking, expat, firenze, florence, food, galleries, groppo, italian, Italy, language, leaning tower, lucca, Lunigiana, markets, photograph, photography, pisa, pontremoli, siena, snow, statue of david, travel, Tuscany, weather
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The friendly natives
Life in Tuscany has finally settled into somewhat of a routine for us. Our day starts very early at 6:30am with getting the boys ready for school. They are out the door just after 7 and off to school on … Continue reading
Tuscan Tales 