Perfect weather for a trip out today,after yesterdays storms, so we went to Caldarola to see the Caravaggios and others at Le Stanze del Cardinale in the main square ( ends 12th Nov) and then on up to Castello Pallotta an ancient fortified castle
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This is probably a question for Gala. My friend has started her road trip of Italy, to finally arrive in Marche in 8weeks time, and will be using internet cafes to keep in touch . She arrives in Lucca tomorrow, will she find one there?.
Sat, 09/12/2009 - 04:41
We have friends who are house hunting here and have come across an interesting site of a company called Country Sunsets who are based in Termoli, has anyone come across them or had any experience of dealing with them?.thanksA
Mon, 09/07/2009 - 04:20
Writing again in praise of the healthcare I have received in Marche.
Tue, 08/25/2009 - 03:15
Yet another incentive from those great people at Osteria del Lago at San Ruffino.They have opened a small English library, novels non fiction and some reference books.The idea is that the novels can be swapped or that you can add to their numbers
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 08:49
I feel this might be a question that comes under Caroles expertise, but just assuming I am a pensioner soon, what would be the advantages , disadavantages of having it paid here or in the UK?. I am being given the option, interesting that the post
Mon, 08/03/2009 - 15:13
I am having a problem getting the right perscription for glasses here in Marche and wonder if anyone has any experience or advice to give.The route as usual is via the GP and then on to see the specialist at the hospital and then the optician to m
Thu, 07/30/2009 - 06:25
The weather seems set fine for our fundraising BBQ on the 15th of July, this is our fourth attempt and thanks to all who have born with us and the weather!.The event is hosted by our friends Sarah and Mark at their home Villa Conti, between Amando
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 09:05
One of the main topics at the G8 summit held in L'Aquila this week will be the environment and climate change and a drive to reduce carbon emissions. Mr B might be well advised to look closer to home on this subject.
Thu, 07/09/2009 - 04:03
The weather forecast for Sunday the 21st the day of our much planned BBQ, is looking iffy, we will be reviewing the forecast tomorrow at 6pm and will then make a decision as to whether we cancel it until the following Sunday the 28th June.So finge
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 09:34
Comments posted
I fondly remember Grannie Bowser dressing up in a sheet to demonstrate the wearing of a toga, it was a very weird school, what about French with Mr Teague?, he always had mad temper tantrums and finally before I stray too for down memory lane and bore the rest of them, Mr Wood who taught geography?, he made me sit at the back and he used to throw chalk dusters at me with a deadly aim....happy days, I was 2 yrs ahead of you.Angie
SarahEurospin were good for the plates and plastic stuff for the picnic, but would be great if Andrew could price up the meat for us.A
Yes to Ernest Baileys, but Starkholmes primary school, I think you are probably much younger than me Andrew!!, its a long time since I left Matlock, and came to Italy via Sussex. But look forward to meeting you at the BBQ and catching up on some of those old haunts, just dont mention the cycle sheds!A
Hi Andrew have sent you a pm, another one from Matlock here I am afraid!, small world.A
Whoops, apologies, forgot to add that all this is for the very reasonable sum of 10 euros each, and a big discount for children!A
Hi Simon and JoThere is an electrical shop in Montegiorgio, just down from the hospital on the right on the road that leads out to Francavilla, very helpful guy we have had stuff repaired there.A
Hi Badger welcome to the new community, have you been to the pub yet?Ax
I too am very sorry to hear the news and I know other community members will be, he had a wealth of interests and knowledge, he will be missedA
Hi Mimosa and welcome, 37c here in Marche today down by the coast, phew we will soon be complaining about the heat!, glad I live up in the hills, a breeze tonight, I too am finding it difficult to zip around the new site, but keeps the brain cells active.A
Thanks Al, sorry if I did the wrong thing Ronald , a learning process for me at present, and as I was in a mad dash this morning nothing else occured to me.A