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Piedmont

Bliss

[March, 2012] Eating wonderful foods at a beautiful place is bliss. Here in Langhe in Piedmont, Italy we experienced again. It was at a small restaurant in Castello di Grinzane. 5 starters, 2 mains and…

Italy

The second winery

[March, 2012] The second winery I visited on the day when I went to Langhe in Piedmont in Italy was called Gertotto.The first one was keen on trading abroad, but this one was more local…

Italy

The first winery

[March, 2012] The first winery I visited in Langhe in Piedmont in Italy was called Salvano.I just rang the door bell and popped in and found it was not open on Saturday.But the receptionist said…

Piedmont

For the wine shopping

[March, 2012] I went out to Langhe area in Piedmont in Italy to buy some wine. There are vineyards all over the place around here. On top of the each hill, there is a castle…

England

Musical in London

[March, 2012] We went to Palace Theatre in London to see the musical, Singin’ in the Rain. This was my second time to see this production featuring Adam Cooper. The first time was a few…

Lombardy

Carnival!

[February, 2012] I thought I missed this year’s carnival, but when I went to Lecco, I came across the parade of the carnival.Usually carnival period finishes on Tuesday, but in Milan and surrounding area it…

Lombardy

Early afternoon in Lecco

[February, 2012] On Saturday the weather was so nice that I had an excursion to Lecco, about 50km north of Milan.The famous Lake Como’s shape is just like a person in Kanji (Chinese character) and…

Lombardy

Collection of locks

[February, 2012] The custom that lovers swear their love, put the lock on the rail or fence and throw the key away started from an Italian romantic comedy film apparently.I found one location in Monza,…

Lombardy

Historical building

[February, 2012] People get attracted to Europe by its old towns which have been as they are for ages.This photo was taken inside one building in the centre of Monza, north Italy.The pattern of the…