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A MONTH OF MONDAYS IN FLORENCE.
In my post ITALIAN WAYS I mentioned that in November 2021 we spent the month in Florence whilst attending an intensive Italian language course which also afforded us the opportunity to live as locals and discover a different, more intimate side of this beautiful city that I'd like to share:
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PUGLIA- ROAD TRIPPING.
Puglia, is the most southern region of Italy forming the heel of its “boot,” and is known for its whitewashed hill towns, centuries-old olive groves and the hundreds of kilometres of Mediterranean coastline.
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MY ITALIAN CINEMA CLUB: THE ITALIAN FILMS
21 of my Favourite Italian Films. My love affair with Italian cinema began in the 90's with such films as Cinema Paradiso and Mediterraneo and continued after I was introduced to films like The Bicycle Thief and Fellini's La dolce Vita in film school.
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THE OLIVE HARVEST IN UMBRIA
Umbria, the enchanting region known for its picturesque landscape and olive groves, captures the hearts of visitors. The olive trees, with their rich history and symbolism, bestow the region with the golden-green elixir we know as olive oil. The olive harvest season creates a palpable excitement, as conversations and camaraderie revolve around this beloved fruit. From the picking to the pressing at the frantoio, the process is a true labor of love. The resulting virgin olive oil, with its vibrant flavor and pure essence, is ready to be savored. So, raise a toast to the hardworking farmers who bring us this extraordinary fruit. Buon Appetito!
