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Romancing Italy

Romancing Italy

http://italianluvaffair.blogspot.com

Personal perspective of an American on:
Italian life in Piemonte.
Living in Italy...when being here is no longer a vacation.

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  • Encounters with Italians of the Best Kind

    Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 13:31

    I pointed the car towards the mountains and let it go where it wanted. It's true I had a destination in mind, but my theory is that in Italy, the roads all snake back and forth to every village...it's just that one road will take longer than another....

  • Visit to the Olive Mill, Bivongi

    Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 13:38 in lifestyle, picking olives

    Yesterday was my second day picking olives and after all the hot weather that greeted me on my arrival, the temperature dropped as the fog settled in. This is a view of the lowland (at 6:48am when I really should be in a warm bed)The PickingThe upper...

  • Picking Olives as... Soul Food?

    Posted on Wednesday November 18th, 2009 at 16:46 in Personal, lifestyle, calabria, picking olives

    Even for sunny Calabria, the light outside seemed too bright for 5:45am, which is when my alarm should have pulled me from my sleep. I glanced over at the clock.6:15am! I was to meet A’s parents at 6:45 near their olive grove and I needed 20 minute...

  • Olive Picking-time in Calabria

    Posted on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at 12:16

    Today I struck out on my own to head for Calabria where I will be helping pick olives over the next week. Left to my own devices and without the influence of my Italian, I have to admit I committed several counts of heresy. For my flight, I chos...

  • The Oldies but Goodies in Motorcycles

    Posted on Monday November 16th, 2009 at 03:50 in entertainment, motorbike trips

    Vintage bikes and Wannabees: Triumph, Benelli and Royal Enfield.There is something exhilarating about being on a motorbike, certainly as a passenger, but more so as the driver. With helmet laws, it's surely not about the wind blowing back your hair ...

  • ScooterGirls, Inc. - Clothing for 2-wheel Enthusiasts

    Posted on Thursday November 12th, 2009 at 13:03 in entertainment, Personal, motorbike trips

    Get your GoGo On!Finally, a line of clothing for women that is stylish and protective. You don't even see the protective gear in the elbows, shoulders and back and for me that is a huge plus. I also love the fabrics, some very modern line and others ...

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This blog is currently rated a 4.50 out of a possible 5 based on 4 comments.

keneshea

4 stars Cee

Hi! Just added you up. Awaiting for more posts! Good day!

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sant008

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Fantastic blog.................i like it.. .... keep it up

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aks2008

4 stars Aswani

I've never been to Italy. But feels like going there now. nice blog. Keep it up :)

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mishaban

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Hi Bev.. your blog very great and colourfull blog ..with alot of interesting topics .. and beautiful pictures ..with very good design ..keep on going ..and have a happy times always with my best regards ..by the way i will be in touch always by more and more visits as i keep it my best favorite blog .

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