Sardinia

Sardinia church

[August, 2010] When I saw this church, first impression I got was that was I in Mexico or in Sardinia?  Well, I never been to Mexico so I’m sure I was in Sardinia!!!!

Italy

Jewish tradition

[May, 2010] When we went down to the dining room in the hotel in Pitigliano in Italy, the landlady was having her breakfast. She was putting Ricotta into her coffee. She said that is a…

Liguria

The art of hanging washings

[May, 2010] I have a strong feeling that those people living in houses where many tourists go carefully hang their washings so that it can be a good photo opportunities.This is one example in Riomaggiore…

Milan

Nice and quiet night in Milan

[November, 2010] During day time, this square in front of Duomo in Milan is lively with full of people, but late at night it was very clear and quiet.

Milan

A Night at La Scala

[November, 2010] Spending a night at La Scala in Milan was a wonderful experience.It is a gorgeous place and the performance was amazing.The audience are dressed up for the evening which is also nice to…

Lombardy

Monza!

[November, 2010] Monza is about 15 min.by train from Milan.It is a lovely small town with the beautiful Duomo.It does not seem to be well-known other than by those who follow F1 race.F1 is held…

Emilia Romagna

Wedding in a small old church

[June, 2010] I was invited to a wedding in Italy.I had  imagined a very showy ceremony, but it was very refined and elegant.The small stone church was apparently founded in 1100.People’s clothing was not so…

Sardinia

Italian holiday

[August, 2010] For me, holiday and travelling has almost the same meaning, but for many people those two words are very different.For majority of Italian people, holiday or vacanza means doing nothing on the beach.Also…

Liguria

Regular holiday makers

[May, 2010] I like joining any boat trips for tourists.Here in Portovenere, I took one, too.The weather turned wonderful, the sea was beautiful, and the scenery was excellent.I heard the fellow tourists saying that they…