Piedmont

Grinzane Cavour Castle

When I went to Langhe in Piedmont, Italy to get some wine, after lunch, I visited the nearby castle.Here, Count Camillo Benso of Cavour, who was one of the architects of the Unification…

Piedmont

Bliss

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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,…