Since posting Cosenza’s version of Pharrell Williams’ super catchy and uplifting song “Happy” a month ago, I’ve seen many other cities in Calabria contributing their own versions. These videos embody the nature of Calabrian people and showcase some of the beautiful places that can be found all over the beautiful region of Calabria. I’m sure… Read More We are Happy from… Calabria!
Christmas may be behind us, but many towns and villages in Italy are still showcasing their living nativity scenes, or presepi viventi. It is not uncommon to find these special presentations running for several days between Christmas Day (December 25) and the Epiphany (January 6). This year, in Carpanzano, the presepe vivente had the townspeople… Read More Presepe Vivente in Carpanzano, CS
Old Italian towns are famous for their narrow streets and steep hills. Many of these towns, built centuries ago, were never constructed with the intent to accommodate the vehicles that would eventually become our major form of transportation. Carpanzano is one of these very old towns, with streets so narrow you can outstretch your arms… Read More Driving the narrow streets of Italy
mongolfiera (plural ~ mongofiere) : hot-air balloon Last week the town of Santo Stefano di Rogliano successfully held its 1st Raduno delle Mongolfiere. This was the first festival of its kind for the region, which took place from April 23-26, 2009. It featured beautiful and colourful hot-air balloons that took to the skies for a… Read More Raduno delle Mongolfiere ~ Santo Stefano di Rogliano (CS)
I’m back! I had to take a bit of a hiatus for my sister’s wedding but now that she is a Mrs. I can turn my focus back to my blog. How I missed you blog!! So, I’m a bit behind on this, but what kind of a blog would I be if I don’t… Read More Simu o no calabrisi?
Wow! There aren’t too many words one can really use to describe this youtube video. I bookmarked it not too long ago and every time I watch it I’m still amazed by it. Autism is something very close to my heart and because of that I can truly appreciate this man and the beautiful… Read More A Beautiful Mind
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